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 by the locals as the ""Shepherd of the Hills"". Howitt is a wise and kind man who lives a simple life in the mountains and is respected by all who know him.The novel explores themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the power of community. It tells the story of how Howitt's presence in the community helps to heal old wounds and bring people together. The novel also features a love story between Howitt's daughter, Sammy, and a young man named Young Matt.The Shepherd of the Hills is a classic American novel that has been praised for its depiction of rural life in the Ozarks and its portrayal of the values of hard work, family, and community. It has been adapted into several films and has been a popular choice for book clubs and literature classes.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.