The Moccasin Ranch

The Moccasin Ranch: A Story Of Dakota (1909) by Hamlin Garland is a novel set in the American Midwest during the late 19th century. The story follows the lives of a group of settlers who establish a ranch in the Dakota Territory, facing the challenges of harsh weather, hostile Native American tribes, and economic hardship. The main character, John Storm, is a young man who inherits the ranch from his father and struggles to make it profitable. He is joined by his sister, Marian, who helps him run the ranch and takes care of their younger siblings. The story also features a love triangle between John, Marian, and a neighboring rancher, Frank Beeson. As the settlers face various obstacles, they must also confront their own prejudices and biases towards the Native American tribes who inhabit the land. The novel explores themes of identity, community, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving landscape. Overall, The Moccasin Ranch is a compelling story of frontier life in the American Midwest, offering a vivid portrait of the challenges and triumphs of those who sought to make a life on the western frontier.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.