The Price of the Prairie A Story of Kansas

""The Price of the Prairie"" is a novel written by Margaret Hill McCarter, set in the state of Kansas during the late 19th century. The story follows the lives of two families, the Benders and the Harpers, who are struggling to survive and thrive in the harsh and unforgiving prairie landscape. The Benders are a family of homesteaders who have recently moved to Kansas from the East. They are determined to make a new life for themselves on the prairie, but they soon discover that the land is much more difficult to cultivate than they had anticipated. They must contend with drought, harsh weather, and hostile neighbors who are jealous of their success.The Harpers, on the other hand, are a wealthy family who have lived in Kansas for generations. They own a large ranch and are used to the challenges of life on the prairie. However, their comfortable existence is threatened when a group of outlaws begins to raid their property and steal their livestock.As the two families struggle to overcome their respective challenges, they find themselves drawn together by a common goal: to protect their land and their way of life. Along the way, they must confront their own prejudices and biases, and learn to work together in order to survive.""The Price of the Prairie"" is a compelling and engaging novel that explores themes of perseverance, resilience, and the power of community. It is a vivid portrait of life on the prairie during a time of great change and upheaval, and a testament to the strength and determination of the human spirit.1910. This little love story of the prairies is dedicated to all who believe that the defense of the helpless is heroism; that the protection of the home is splendid achievement; and, that the storm, and stress, and patient endurance of the day will bring us at last to the peace of the purple twilight.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.