
THE HAPPY END - By Joseph Hergesheimer
Books By Joseph Hergesheimer - The Happy End Java Head Gold And Iron The Three Black Pennys Mountain Blood The Lay Anthony
THE HAPPY END - DEDICATION
LONELY VALLEYS
THE EGYPTIAN CHARIOT
THE FLOWER OF SPAIN - I
TOL'ABLE DAVID - I
BREAD - I
ROSEMARY ROSELLE
THE THRUSH IN THE HEDGE - I
A young man named Calvin arrives in a remote valley, fresh from the labor of building a modest home that will become his refuge and the heart of his future plans. Surrounded by the rugged beauty of the mountains and the gentle flow of streams, he dreams of turning the surrounding pastures into his own thriving ranch, while his thoughts are dominated by Hannah, the spirited daughter of a neighboring family. Their tentative meetings, set against the backdrop of a close‑knit rural community, reveal a mix of longing, pride, and the quiet determination that drives both of them.
The story unfolds with vivid descriptions of the landscape and the everyday rhythms of country life—horse‑drawn carriages, cattle grazing, and the simple yet demanding chores that shape the characters’ world. As Calvin balances his aspirations with the pull of love, listeners will be drawn into a gentle, introspective tale about hope, responsibility, and the promise of a new beginning.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (429K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Text file produced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, Joshua Hutchinson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger
Release date
Apr 1, 2005
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1880–1954
Known for richly detailed novels about wealth, taste, and social decline, this early 20th-century American writer enjoyed major success in his day before fading from the spotlight. His best-known books include The Three Black Pennys and Java Head.
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