Length6h 44m
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Set against the vast and often unforgiving landscapes of the American West, Emerson Hough's "The Sagebrusher" intricately weaves a narrative that explores the complexities of human ambition and morality. Hough employs a richly descriptive literary style, capturing the rugged beauty of the region while delving into the moral dilemmas faced by his characters. The book serves as a potent critique of the historical conflicts surrounding land ownership and exploitation during the late 19th century, reflecting the nuanced perspectives of pioneers and their adversaries in a rapidly developing America. Emerson Hough, an esteemed author and journalist of the early 20th century, was deeply influenced by his own experiences in the West. His travels and observations of frontier life informed his narratives, instilling them with authenticity and depth. Raised in a milieu that combined literary ambition with a profound appreciation for nature, Hough's work often showcases the clash between civilization and the untamed spirit of the land, a theme vividly present in "The Sagebrusher." This novel is a must-read for enthusiasts of American literature and historians alike, providing an evocative exploration of the ideological battles that shaped the American frontier. Readers will find themselves captivated by Hough's insightful commentary and masterful storytelling, making this a significant addition to the canon of works that interrogate the American experience.
Audiobook details
GenreAction and Adventure, Historical Fiction
Length6 hrs 44 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 9, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER VIII
32CHAPTER XXIII
2RIVAL CONSCIENCES
33THE OUTLOOK
3CHAPTER IX
34CHAPTER XXIV
4THE HALT AND THE BLIND
35ANNIE MOVES IN
5CHAPTER X
36CHAPTER XXV
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6NEIGHBORS
37ANOTHER MAN'S WIFE
7CHAPTER XI
38[Illustration: "You say I shall be able to see him—my husband?"]
8THE COMPANY DOCTOR
39CHAPTER XXVI
9CHAPTER XII
40THE WAYS OF MR. GARDNER
10LEFT ALONE
41CHAPTER XXVII
11[Illustration: "You ought to hang!" said she.]
42DORENWALD, CHIEF
12CHAPTER XIII
43CHAPTER XXVIII
13THE SABCAT CAMP
44A CHANGE OF BASE
14CHAPTER XIV
45CHAPTER XXIX
15THE MAN TRAIL
46MARTIAL LAW
16CHAPTER XV
47CHAPTER XXX
17THE SPECIES
48BEFORE DAWN
18CHAPTER XVI
49CHAPTER XXXI
19THE REBIRTH OF SIM GAGE
50THE BLIND SEE
20CHAPTER XVII
51CHAPTER XXXII
21SAGEBRUSHERS
52THE ENEMY
22CHAPTER XVIII
53[Illustration: "Get a board, or something, boys"]
23DONNA QUIXOTE
54CHAPTER XXXIII
24CHAPTER XIX
55THE DAM
25THE PLEDGE
56CHAPTER XXXIV
26CHAPTER XX
57AFTER THE DELUGE
27MAJOR ALLEN BARNES, M.D., PH.D.—AND SIM GAGE
58CHAPTER XXXV
28CHAPTER XXI
59ANNIE ANSWERS
29WITH THIS RING
60CHAPTER XXXVI
30CHAPTER XXII
61MRS. DAVIDSON'S CONSCIENCE
31MRS. GAGE
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