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Agnes Of The Bad Lands (1916)

Agnes Of The Bad Lands (1916)

Ellis, John Breckenridge

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ISBN10: 1104608642
ISBN13: 9781104608644
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2009
Pages: 312
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.65 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Agnes of the Bad Lands is a novel written by John Breckenridge Ellis and published in 1916. The story follows the life of Agnes, a young woman who is forced to leave her home in the Bad Lands of South Dakota after her father is killed in a feud with a neighboring rancher. Agnes travels to Chicago to live with her aunt and uncle, where she experiences a completely different way of life.Agnes struggles to adapt to the city and its customs, but eventually finds work as a saleswoman in a department store. She also meets and falls in love with a young lawyer named George, who helps her navigate the complexities of city life. However, their relationship is threatened by the return of the rancher who killed Agnes' father, who is now seeking revenge against her family.The novel explores themes of identity, culture clash, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life in the American West and the challenges faced by those who leave it behind for the city. Overall, Agnes of the Bad Lands is a compelling and thought-provoking work of early 20th century fiction.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.

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