In The Missouri Woods (1905)

By Mary Worrell Hudson

Book Overview

In The Missouri Woods is a novel written by Mary Worrell Hudson and first published in 1905. The story is set in the Ozarks region of Missouri, and follows the life of a young girl named Ruth, who grows up in the woods with her father, a hunter and trapper. Ruth's mother died when she was young, and she has no siblings, so she spends most of her time alone with her father, learning how to hunt, fish, and survive in the wilderness. As Ruth grows older, she becomes more curious about the world beyond the woods, and begins to explore the nearby town. There, she meets a young man named Jack, who is also interested in the outdoors and hunting. Ruth and Jack become friends, and eventually fall in love. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Jack's father is a wealthy landowner who is opposed to Ruth's father's way of life. Jack's father sees Ruth and her father as uncivilized and a threat to his property, and tries to keep Jack and Ruth apart. The novel explores themes of love, family, and the conflict between tradition and progress. It also offers a vivid depiction of life in the Ozarks during the early 20th century, and the struggles faced by those who lived off the land. Overall, In The Missouri Woods is a compelling and heartfelt story of love and survival in the wilderness.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: 1166434729
• ISBN13: 9781166434724
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"