
In the spring of 1849 a secluded valley in western Ohio opens like a secret garden, its white farmhouse nestled beneath a spreading hackberry, the meadow humming with birds and the soft rush of a brook. A young country boy, his tin dinner horn echoing across the lawn, runs with his loyal collie while his mother watches from the porch, her mature beauty softened by the fading light. The scene is painted with fragrant blossoms, golden twilight, and a quiet reverence that makes the landscape feel almost holy, inviting listeners to linger in its gentle peace.
Yet beneath the pastoral charm, a subtle tension stirs. The boy’s innocent adventures hint at a life that will soon be tested by loss, longing, and the weight of past sins. As the valley’s serenity is challenged, the narrative follows his journey toward understanding, forgiveness, and the hope of redemption that lies at the heart of the story.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (561K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-01-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1852–1930
A Methodist minister turned novelist, he wrote with a preacher’s eye for conscience, struggle, and redemption. Best known for The Redemption of David Corson, he also played a visible role in church and civic life in Colorado.
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