A Tenderfoot Bride: Tales from an Old Ranch by Clarice E. Richards
"A Tenderfoot Bride: Tales from an Old Ranch" by Clarice E. Richards is a novel written in the late 1920s. The story centers around a young bride named Esther who embarks on a new life with her husband, Owen, as they navigate the challenges and adventures of running a ranch in the American West. The opening chapters set the stage for their journey, exploring themes of adaptation, the contrast between eastern andwestern cultures, and the dynamics of ranch life. The opening of the book introduces readers to Esther's initial impressions as she arrives at the ranch, highlighting her sense of wonder and trepidation about the vast and unfamiliar prairie landscape. As Esther interacts with the various characters, such as the ranch hands and fellow ranchers, she begins to comprehend the simple yet rugged life that surrounds her. The narrative details her experiences, including encounters with local personalities, the challenges of ranch work, and the unexpected surprises that accompany her new lifestyle. These initial chapters effectively establish the tone for a tale filled with humor, adventure, and personal growth as Esther learns to embrace her adventurous spirit in the West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Richards, Clarice E. |
|---|---|
| Title | A Tenderfoot Bride: Tales from an Old Ranch |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Roger Frank and Sue Clark |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F721: United States local history: Rocky Mountains. Yellowstone National Park |
| Subject | Richards, Clarice E. |
| Subject | Ranch life -- Colorado -- Elbert County -- History -- 20th century |
| Subject | Pioneers -- Colorado -- Elbert County -- Biography |
| Subject | Women pioneers -- Colorado -- Elbert County -- Biography |
| Subject | Elbert County (Colo.) -- Social life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42507 |
| Release Date | Apr 12, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 11, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 100 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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