The Shepherd of the Hills

The Shepherd of the Hills is a novel written by Harold Bell Wright and first published in 1907. The story is set in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri and follows the life of a man named Daniel Howitt, who is known as the ""Shepherd of the Hills"" due to his kind and caring nature towards the people of the community.The main plot revolves around the arrival of a stranger named Young Matt, who comes to the Ozarks seeking revenge on the man who killed his father. However, as he spends time with the Shepherd and the people of the community, he begins to question his desire for revenge and learns valuable lessons about forgiveness, love, and the importance of community.Throughout the novel, the author paints a vivid picture of life in the Ozarks, with its rugged terrain, harsh weather, and tight-knit community. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the themes of forgiveness and redemption are woven throughout the story in a way that is both thought-provoking and inspiring.Overall, The Shepherd of the Hills is a timeless classic that has touched the hearts of readers for over a century. It is a story of hope, love, and the power of forgiveness that continues to resonate with readers of all ages.1907. Prior to his artistic and writing career, Harold Bell Wright served as a minister. In The Shepherd of the Hills he writes about a man who comes from the world of cities to the beautiful Ozark hill country. Among the people of the district, with their simple, direct ideals and way of life, he finds the peaceful atmosphere he craves, while his more intellectual philosophy and character come to be valuable elements in the lives of his new friends. From his relationship with Sammy Lane and the Matthews family arise in dramatic fashion the gripping situations and thrilling incidents that bring him into a peculiarly intimate connection with these people, their country, and their simple life. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.