Sign-In
Cart
Widening Waters
Paperback
RomanceWesternsHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781026086100
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 414
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.85 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Widening Waters is a compelling novel that captures the spirit and struggle of the American West during a period of significant transformation. Set against the rugged beauty of the Southwest, the story delves into the high-stakes world of land reclamation and the vital importance of water in the arid desert landscape. Through a blend of romance and adventure, the narrative follows characters who are determined to bring life to the parched earth, highlighting the intersection of human ambition and the natural environment.
The work explores the social and economic shifts of the early 20th century, portraying the challenges faced by pioneers and engineers as they seek to harness nature for the benefit of a growing nation. Margaret Hill McCarter, known for her evocative descriptions of the Western frontier, provides a detailed look at the perseverance required to build a future in a land defined by its scarcity and grandeur. Widening Waters stands as a testament to the pioneering spirit, weaving a tale of personal sacrifice and collective progress that remains a significant contribution to the literature of the American West. Readers will find a rich portrayal of the cultural and environmental legacy of the region, making this a quintessential example of early 20th-century Western fiction.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
1 different editions
Also available
Also from
McCarter, Margaret Hill
Whittier's Snow-bound, Among the Hills, and Other Poems
Whittier, John Greenleaf
McCarter, Margaret Hill
Hardcover
Whittier's Snow-bound, Among the Hills, and Other Poems
McCarter, Margaret Hill
Whittier, John Greenleaf
Paperback
Grandmother's Story of Bunker Hill Battle With Biography and Notes by Margaret Hill McCarter ..
McCarter, Margaret Hill
Holmes, Oliver Wendell
Hardcover
Also in
Westerns
These Is My Words: The Diary of Sarah Agnes Prine, 1881-1901: Arizona Territories
Turner, Nancy
Paperback
The Last Ride of the Dirty Creek Gang (Large Print Edition)
Johnstone, J. A.
Johnstone, William W.
Hardcover
The Best of Enemies: A Trace and Chaw Western (Large Print Edition)
Johnstone, William W.
Johnstone, J. A.
Hardcover
Bullets, Biscuits, and Bloodshed (Large Print Edition)
Johnstone, William W.
Johnstone, J. A.
Hardcover
The Collected Short Stories of Louis l'Amour, Volume 4, Part 1: Adventure Stories
L'Amour, Louis
Paperback
Fool's Gold: A Novel of the Gold Rush (Large Print Edition)
Johnstone, William W.
Johnstone, J. A.
Paperback
John Williams: Collected Novels (Loa #349): Butcher's Crossing / Stoner / Augustus
Williams, John
Hardcover