John Stevens' Courtship: A Story of the Echo Canyon War by Susa Young Gates
"John Stevens' Courtship: A Story of the Echo Canyon War" by Susa Young Gates is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds during the dramatic and tumultuous times surrounding the Echo Canyon War, focusing on themes of love set against the backdrop of pioneer life in Utah. The central characters include John Stevens, a kind-hearted pioneer, and Diantha Winthrop, a young woman navigating her feelings amidst thechaos of the era. The opening of the story introduces readers to a picnic planned by the settlers of Salt Lake City in 1857, which serves as a festive escape from the tensions brewing due to the impending conflict with United States troops. Through the conversations of Diantha and her sister-in-law, Rachel, we glimpse the dynamics of their relationships, along with hints of romantic rivalry involving the affections of both John Stevens and Henry Boyle. As the group prepares for their outing, the excitement is palpable, but underlying themes of expectation and uncertainty are also delicately woven into the dialogue, foreshadowing the challenges that lay ahead in their lives amidst historical upheaval. The idyllic setting quickly transforms into a pivotal moment of cultural and personal significance as events unfold in the valley. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gates, Susa Young, 1856-1933 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 09025186 |
| Title | John Stevens' Courtship: A Story of the Echo Canyon War |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by McKayla Hansen, Mormon Texts Project Intern (http://mormontextsproject.org), with thanks to Renah Holmes for proofreading |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Latter Day Saints -- Fiction |
| Subject | Utah Expedition (1857-1858) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50312 |
| Release Date | Oct 26, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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