Love and the Light: An Idyl of the Westland

By Orson F. Whitney

Book Overview

Love and the Light: An Idyl of the Westland is a novel written by Orson Ferguson Whitney. The story takes place in the American West during the late 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Amos Gridley. Amos is a hardworking and honest man who lives a simple life on his family's farm. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Lora Lee.Lora Lee is the daughter of a wealthy rancher, and her father does not approve of her relationship with Amos. Despite this, Amos and Lora Lee continue to see each other in secret and eventually decide to elope. However, their plans are thwarted when Lora Lee's father discovers their intentions and forbids them from seeing each other.The novel explores themes of love, family, and the struggle between tradition and modernity. As Amos and Lora Lee navigate their relationship, they must also confront the challenges of the rapidly changing West, including the encroachment of industrialization and the displacement of Native American communities.Overall, Love and the Light: An Idyl of the Westland is a poignant and beautifully written novel about the power of love and the enduring strength of the human spirit.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: 1162797959
• ISBN13: 9781162797953
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"