The Winning of Barbara Worth is a classic novel by Harold Bell Wright, originally published in 1911. Set in the American West during the early 20th century, the story follows the lives of three main characters: Jefferson Worth, a wealthy and ruthless businessman who is determined to build an irrigation system in the desert; Abe Lee, a young engineer who is hired to help with the project; and Barbara Worth, a beautiful and independent young woman who becomes caught up in the conflict between Worth and Lee.As the irrigation ...
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The Winning of Barbara Worth is a classic novel by Harold Bell Wright, originally published in 1911. Set in the American West during the early 20th century, the story follows the lives of three main characters: Jefferson Worth, a wealthy and ruthless businessman who is determined to build an irrigation system in the desert; Abe Lee, a young engineer who is hired to help with the project; and Barbara Worth, a beautiful and independent young woman who becomes caught up in the conflict between Worth and Lee.As the irrigation project progresses, tensions rise between the three characters, with Worth using his power and influence to try to control the project and Lee and Barbara fighting to protect the land and the people who live on it. Along the way, they face a series of challenges and obstacles, including natural disasters, political corruption, and personal betrayals.Despite the challenges, Lee and Barbara find themselves drawn to each other, and their growing relationship becomes a key element in the story. As the project nears completion, the conflict between Worth and Lee comes to a head, and the fate of the land and the people who live on it hangs in the balance.Overall, The Winning of Barbara Worth is a powerful and engaging novel that explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for justice in the face of powerful forces. With its vivid descriptions of the American West and its complex and well-drawn characters, it is a timeless tale that continues to captivate readers today.1911. Another story of the West from Wright, who, prior to his artistic and writing career, served as a minister. The book begins: Jefferson Worth's outfit of four mules and a big wagon pulled out of San Felipe at daybreak, headed for Rubio City. From the swinging red tassels on the bridles of the leaders to the galvanized iron water bucket dangling from the tail of the reach back of the rear axle the outfit wore an unmistakable air of prosperity. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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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