Gideon's Knock

By Mary Hallock Foote

Book Overview

Gideon's Knock is a novel written by Mary Hallock Foote. The story is set in the late 1800s in the American West and revolves around the life of a young woman named Clare who moves to a remote mining town with her husband, Gideon. The town is harsh and isolated, and Clare struggles to adjust to her new life. She becomes increasingly isolated as Gideon becomes more and more obsessed with finding gold in the nearby mountains. The novel explores themes of isolation, perseverance, and the pursuit of wealth. It is a poignant and beautifully written novel that captures the spirit of the American West during the late 19th century.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Spinner's Book of Fiction, by Mary Hallock Foote. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766195716.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425473520
• ISBN13: 9781425473525
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"