Our Heritage: A Romance Of The Sierras, In Five Books (1914)

By Thomas E Kepner

Book Overview

""Our Heritage: A Romance of the Sierras, in Five Books"" is a novel written by Thomas E. Kepner and published in 1914. The story is set in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California and revolves around the lives of a group of pioneers who settled in the area during the mid-19th century. The novel is divided into five books, each of which tells a different aspect of the story. The first book introduces the main characters, including the protagonist John Randolph, and sets the stage for the rest of the novel. The second book focuses on the struggles and hardships faced by the pioneers as they try to establish a new community in the wilderness. The third book delves into the romantic relationships between the characters, including John's love interest, Mary, and his best friend, Jim. The fourth book introduces a new character, a Native American woman named Nita, and explores the tensions between the settlers and the indigenous people of the area. The final book brings all the storylines together and concludes with a resolution to the various conflicts and challenges faced by the characters. Throughout the novel, Kepner weaves themes of love, loss, and perseverance, highlighting the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity. ""Our Heritage: A Romance of the Sierras, in Five Books"" is a classic work of American literature that offers a vivid and engaging portrayal of life in the American West during the mid-19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the western United States.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: 1165688336
• ISBN13: 9781165688333
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"