The Diary Of Charles Hazelrigg

The Diary of Charles Hazelrigg is a book written by Angie Debo. It is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of Charles Hazelrigg, a young man who lived in the late 1800s in the American West. The book is based on a real diary that was written by Hazelrigg, and Debo has used it as the basis for her story.The novel begins with Hazelrigg's journey from his home in Illinois to the Oklahoma Territory, where he hopes to start a new life. He is a young man with a passion for the natural world, and he is eager to explore the vast open spaces of the West. As he travels, he encounters a variety of people, both friendly and hostile, and he learns about the challenges of life on the frontier.Once Hazelrigg arrives in Oklahoma, he begins to settle in and make a life for himself. He meets a young woman named Mary, and they fall in love. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Mary is Native American, and Hazelrigg is white. As tensions between the two communities rise, Hazelrigg must navigate the difficult terrain of race relations in the West.Throughout the book, Hazelrigg's diary entries provide a window into his thoughts and feelings. He writes about his love for Mary, his struggles with loneliness and homesickness, and his fascination with the natural world around him. Debo's writing brings the landscape of the West to life, and readers will feel as if they are right there with Hazelrigg as he explores the rugged terrain.Overall, The Diary of Charles Hazelrigg is a compelling and beautifully written novel that offers a unique perspective on life in the American West. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, nature, or the human experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.