Deze auteur belichaamt de geest van het Amerikaanse Westen door haar scherpzinnige en levendige schrijven. Haar werken, gebaseerd op haar eigen ervaring als homesteadster, vangen de veerkrachtige geest en vindingrijkheid van een vrouw die een avontuurlijk leven in de wildernis omarmde. Via haar correspondentie beschreef ze de dagelijkse uitdagingen en triomfen, maar haar stijl straalt een scherpe intelligentie en een aanstekelijk optimisme uit. Haar geschriften bieden lezers een inkijkje in een tijd die kracht en doorzettingsvermogen vereiste, terwijl ze tegelijkertijd een geest van onafhankelijkheid en ontdekking viert.
The book presents a significant historical account of an elk hunt, capturing the experiences and reflections of the author. To preserve its importance, it has been meticulously retyped, redesigned, and reformatted for modern readers, ensuring clarity and readability. This contemporary edition aims to maintain the work's relevance for both current and future generations, allowing the insights and narratives within to endure.
The Collected Correspondence of a Woman Settler on the American Frontier-Letters of a Woman Homesteader & Letters on a
Set against the backdrop of the western frontier, this book offers a genuine perspective that captures the spirit and challenges of life in that era. Through vivid storytelling, it explores the resilience and struggles of its characters, providing insight into their experiences and the rugged landscape they inhabit. The narrative celebrates the authenticity of frontier life, highlighting themes of survival, community, and the pursuit of dreams amidst adversity.
Elinore Pruitt, a widow and mother who washed clothes for a living in Denver, planned to work as a housekeeper for some rancher while learning all she would need to know about homesteading a place for herself. In 1909 she went to work for Clyde Stewart, whose ranch was near Burnt Fork, Wyoming, and within six weeks she married him. "Ranch work seemed to require that we be married first and do our sparking afterward," she wrote Juliet Coney, her former employer. She maintained her independence by filing on a quarter section adjacent to her husband's land and proving it up herself. Her delightful letters, written from the time of her arrival until 1913, authentically depict an Old West that, as Jessamyn West notes in her foreword, has been "progressively obscured by those who portray it most often." The critically acclaimed 1980 film Heartland was based on Elinore Pruitt Stewart's letters and journals.
Elinore Pruitt Stewart's letters offer a vivid glimpse into life as a homesteader in the Wyoming wilderness during the early 1900s. Her correspondence captures the essence of her experiences as a mother and wife, alongside her adventures on an elk hunting trip. Through engaging narratives, she shares encounters with wildlife and Native Americans, highlighting the challenges of remote living. This collection provides a unique perspective on the American West and the role of women in that era, making it a compelling read for history enthusiasts.