Justin Wingate, Ranchman

By John Harvey Whitson and Arthur E Becher

Book Overview

Justin Wingate, Ranchman begins in the abandoned town of Paradise, where a weary traveler seeks refuge from personal turmoil. He arrives in a quiet, neglected valley and enters a modest church service held by a determined preacher who dreams of turning the region into a place of agricultural promise. The preacher is accompanied by a young boy, a symbol of new beginnings, and their bond reflects a vision rooted in care and legacy. The visitor s attention to the land reveals a yearning for belonging and renewal, while the preacher s sermon offers a message of perseverance to a scattered community. As the service ends, the air of desolation is countered by the quiet strength of those gathered. These early moments reveal a landscape not only marked by physical barrenness but shaped by the inner resolve of those who remain. The novel sets forth a meditation on ambition, purpose, and the quiet heroism of rebuilding from nothing. Hope, in this context, is not loud but persistent, and the characters initial actions suggest that transformation will come from patience, faith, and hard work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9371134410
• ISBN13: 9789371134415
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"