Winning the Wilderness

Margaret Hill McCarterProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 620K words
Chapters: 62

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Winning the Wilderness by Margaret Hill McCarterAuthor: McCarter, Margaret Hill, 1860-1938,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Dec 12, 2008

Editor's review

Winning the Wilderness is an American novel by Margaret Hill McCarter, classified under American and Canadian literature and offered as a free eBook by Project Gutenberg. McCarter was an American writer of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries whose works often draw on Midwestern prairie and pioneer life; the title itself suggests the theme of conquering the wilderness and building a home. For readers who enjoy pioneer narratives and regional literature, the book offers a literary window into early American frontier life. The free Project Gutenberg eBook makes it easy to obtain and suitable for reading in segments on electronic devices. Because it was written long ago, the narrative pace is relatively slow, with considerable character description and scenic detail, so readers need some patience. The original English carries the marks of its era and suits readers with some English reading ability who are interested in American regional literature. As a public-domain book, it also serves as supplementary reading for understanding early twentieth-century American popular fiction.

Who it's for

A good fit for

English-language readers interested in American pioneer themes and regional literature
Enthusiasts of works by early twentieth-century American women writers
Readers who enjoy leisurely narratives that value scenery and character description
Learners who want free public-domain English novels for extensive reading

Not a good fit for

Readers who prefer strong plots and fast-paced stories
Readers with weak English foundations who struggle with older styles
Beginners who need modern annotations or introductions

Reading tips

Learn some background on American Midwestern pioneer history before starting the text.
Read chapter by chapter, paying attention to the author's descriptions of prairie scenery and daily life.
When encountering long sentences, first sort out the main structure, then return to appreciate the effect of the modifiers.
After finishing, compare it with other pioneer novels to see how narrative perspectives differ.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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What is the theme of this book?

Judging from the title and the author's usual background, the book revolves around opening up the wilderness and building a home on the frontier; it belongs to American pioneer and regional fiction. Readers need to read the original for specific plot details, as no more detailed synopsis is provided.

Who is the author, McCarter?

Margaret Hill McCarter (1860–1938) was an American writer whose works mostly drew on Midwestern American life and pioneer experience. This is one of her novels, released by Project Gutenberg as a public-domain eBook.

What is the reading experience like?

This is a free eBook released by Project Gutenberg, readable on a computer, phone, or e-reader, and convenient for searching and reading in segments. As a plain-text public-domain book, it usually has no modern formatting or annotations, so readers must adapt to the older style themselves.

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About the author

Margaret Hill McCarter Author · American · 1860–1938

Margaret Hill McCarter (1860–1938) was an American teacher and novelist. Born in Carthage, Indiana, in 1860 and died in Topeka, Kansas, in 1938, she lived and wrote in Topeka for many years. She is known for novels depicting the history of the Kansas prairie, including The Price of the Prairie, Vanguards of the Plains, and The Reclaimers, as well as A Master's Degree and Winning the Wilderness. Five of her works are held in this collection, commonly categorized under inspirational growth. Her fiction often draws on Kansas pioneer days and the old Santa Fe Trail, unfolding her characters' growth and struggles against a historical backdrop. In 1920 she became the first woman to address a Republican National Convention. Public information on her early education and specific experiences is limited.