The Desire Of The Moth - Eugene Manlove Rhodes - Bog

The Desire Of The Moth is a novel written by Eugene Manlove Rhodes. The story is set in the American West during the early 1900s and revolves around the life of a young man named John Wesley Pringle. Pringle is a talented artist who is struggling to find his place in the world. He is torn between his love for his art and his desire to make a name for himself in the world of business.As the story unfolds, Pringle meets a beautiful young woman named Mary Thorne. Mary is the daughter of a wealthy rancher and is engaged to a man named Jack Harnish. However, Pringle and Mary fall in love and begin a secret relationship.The novel also focuses on the rivalry between Harnish and a local outlaw named Panhandle Smith. Harnish is determined to bring Smith to justice, but Smith is equally determined to evade capture. The two men engage in a series of violent confrontations, which ultimately lead to a dramatic showdown.Throughout the novel, Rhodes explores themes of love, ambition, and the conflict between art and commerce. The Desire Of The Moth is a beautifully written and engaging story that offers a unique perspective on life in the American West during the early 1900s.Stella Vorhis and John Wesley, far out on the plain, rode through the pleasant afternoon. The V H. Ranch was in sight now, huddled low before them; beyond, a cluster of low hills rose from the plain, visible center of a world fresh, eager, and boundless.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.