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TWO WYOMING GIRLS - And Their Homestead Claim
BY - MRS. CARRIE L. MARSHALL - Author of “The Girl Ranchers,” Etc.
TWO WYOMING GIRLS
CHAPTER I - I GO ON AN ERRAND
CHAPTER II - THE WILL OF THE WATERS
CHAPTER III - AT THE MOUTH OF THE SHAFT
CHAPTER IV - A PLOT FOILED
CHAPTER V - AN EXCITING EXPERIENCE
CHAPTER VI - A VISIT FROM MRS. HORTON
CHAPTER VII - SURMISES
In the rugged valleys of Wyoming, two spirited sisters awaken each day to the relentless rhythm of storm‑laden skies and the clatter of a nearby mine. Their father’s urgent departure for work leaves the girls juggling chores, caring for the lively toddler Ralph, and listening to cautionary tales of water‑filled tunnels that once swallowed an entire claim. From the kitchen table to the drumming rain against the windows, the narrative captures the blend of ordinary domestic life and the ever‑present whisper of danger that looms over the frontier.
Together they confront the practical realities of pioneering life—planning errands, tending to a homestead, and learning the subtle language of the land while their imaginations soar with dreams of independence. Their bond is tested by sudden floods, uncertain weather, and the looming threat of a mine collapse that could reshape their world. The story offers a vivid glimpse into the resilience, humor, and determination required of young women carving out a future on the edge of the American West.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (314K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2010-05-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1849
Best known for spirited stories of girls making their way in the American West, this late-19th-century writer brought ranch life and homesteading adventure to young readers. Her surviving books suggest a clear interest in independence, frontier settings, and capable heroines.
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