Edith Bonham (1917) - Foote, Mary Hallock
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""Edith Bonham"" is a novel written by Mary Hallock Foote and published in 1917. The story follows the life of the titular character, Edith Bonham, a young woman who is forced to leave her comfortable life in the East and move to the rugged West with her husband, Tom. The couple settles in a small mining town where Tom works as a surveyor and Edith struggles to adapt to the harsh and isolated environment. As she becomes more and more isolated, Edith begins to question her marriage and her place in the world. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, and the challenges of living in a harsh…mehr

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""Edith Bonham"" is a novel written by Mary Hallock Foote and published in 1917. The story follows the life of the titular character, Edith Bonham, a young woman who is forced to leave her comfortable life in the East and move to the rugged West with her husband, Tom. The couple settles in a small mining town where Tom works as a surveyor and Edith struggles to adapt to the harsh and isolated environment. As she becomes more and more isolated, Edith begins to question her marriage and her place in the world. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, and the challenges of living in a harsh and unforgiving environment. It is a poignant and thought-provoking work that offers a unique perspective on life in the American West at the turn of the 20th century.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.
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Mary Hallock Foote (1847-1938) was an American writer and illustrator born on November 19, 1847, in Milton, New York. She studied painting at the Cooper Institute in New York City, where she was mentored by the renowned artist Winslow Homer. Foote gained recognition for her illustrations, contributing to prominent magazines like Harper's Weekly and Scribner's Monthly. Her artwork often depicted the rugged realities of life on the Western frontier, capturing the struggles and unique ways of life in mining communities. In addition to her illustration career, Foote wrote novels and short stories, many of which were inspired by her travels in the West. Her most famous work, The Led-Horse Claim, draws from her personal experiences living in mining camps. Foote also explored themes of personal and social challenges, particularly the roles of women in frontier life. Although Foote faced financial difficulties later in life, her literary and creative achievements were recognized in the 1930s. Her work offers valuable insight into the American West, documenting the complexities of life in frontier communities while highlighting her distinctive perspective on the era.