Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award After losing her husband, Elinore Pruitt washed clothes in Denver to support herself and her young daughter. In 1909, she struck out on her own, taking a job working for a rancher near Burnt Fork, Wyoming. She subsequently filed her own claim for homestead property and eventually married the rancher. The letters she wrote to her former employer over the next several years are packed with delightful stories and fascinating observations about her new life. In this audiobook, Kate Fleming, ...
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Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award After losing her husband, Elinore Pruitt washed clothes in Denver to support herself and her young daughter. In 1909, she struck out on her own, taking a job working for a rancher near Burnt Fork, Wyoming. She subsequently filed her own claim for homestead property and eventually married the rancher. The letters she wrote to her former employer over the next several years are packed with delightful stories and fascinating observations about her new life. In this audiobook, Kate Fleming, a gifted, award-winning narrator, gives a marvelous performance, taking us back to Burnt Fork and a very rich slice of America's past. "Narrator Kate Fleming perfectly projects Stewart's humor, warmth, and wisdom.... This title offers pure pleasure." -- AudioFile
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The letters were the basis for the movie Heartland, one of the best dramas on film. It is unfortunate that the film is so ignored. It is a wonderful story of life in the US west around 1910.
Barbara J W
Jun 1, 2012
An interesting look into the life of a tough woman!
Loretta C
Aug 26, 2010
Wonderful woman!
I really enjoyed this book, what an awesome optimist this woman is! She is an honest writer, telling her story in a most positive way, and making the best of everything that happened in her life. She is delightful to read.
