The Harvester is a novel written by Gene Stratton Porter, first published in 1911. The novel is set in the early 1900s and follows the story of David Langston, a young man who lives in the woods and makes a living by harvesting medicinal plants and herbs. David is a skilled herbalist and has a deep understanding of nature and the healing properties of plants.One day, David meets a beautiful young woman named Ruth Jameson, who is visiting the woods to recover from an illness. David is immediately drawn to her and begins to ...
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The Harvester is a novel written by Gene Stratton Porter, first published in 1911. The novel is set in the early 1900s and follows the story of David Langston, a young man who lives in the woods and makes a living by harvesting medicinal plants and herbs. David is a skilled herbalist and has a deep understanding of nature and the healing properties of plants.One day, David meets a beautiful young woman named Ruth Jameson, who is visiting the woods to recover from an illness. David is immediately drawn to her and begins to court her. Ruth is initially hesitant, but eventually falls in love with David and they become engaged.However, their happiness is threatened by the arrival of a man named John Jasper, who claims to be Ruth's long-lost brother. John is a manipulative and greedy man who wants to take over Ruth's inheritance and will stop at nothing to get what he wants.David must use all of his skills and knowledge of the woods to protect Ruth and her inheritance from John's schemes. Along the way, he must also confront his own past and come to terms with his feelings for Ruth.The Harvester is a romantic novel with themes of nature, herbalism, and the importance of preserving the environment. It is a timeless story of love, courage, and the power of nature.As the man drew the covers over him, the dog's nose began making an opening, and a little later he quietly walked into the room. The Harvester rested, facing the lake. The dog sniffed at his shoulder, but the man was rigid. Then the click of nails could be heard on the floor as Belshazzar went to the opposite side. At his accustomed place he paused and set one foot on the bed. There was not a sound, so he lifted the other.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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A man of high ideals lives in the woods cultivating herbs for medicine... he has a vision of the woman of his dreams and sets out to find her. Written 100 years ago it is witty and full of delightful details and insights into life in the early 1900's. I re-read it often and keep a spare copy to loan to others!
DonnaLamb
Jun 21, 2007
Very Good
I read this book when I was younger.It is a wonderful story,well-written,with a very good story line.The book I purchased from Alibris was inn very good condition.It arrived in just a few days.I would recommend this book for anyone who likes a very romantic story. Thank You
