The Smiting Of The Rock

The Smiting Of The Rock: A Tale Of Oregon is a novel written by George Palmer Putnam and published in 1918. The story is set in the Pacific Northwest and follows the adventures of a young man named John Brentwood who is trying to find his place in the world. John is a restless soul who is searching for something more meaningful than his current life as a clerk in a Portland office. One day, he decides to leave his job and embark on a journey to explore the wilderness of Oregon. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a Native American guide, a group of miners, and a mysterious woman who captures his heart. As John travels deeper into the wilderness, he discovers a hidden valley that is home to a small community of people who have been living off the land for generations. However, their peaceful existence is threatened by a powerful corporation that wants to exploit the area for its natural resources. John must decide whether to join the fight to protect the valley or continue on his own personal journey. The Smiting Of The Rock is a classic tale of adventure, romance, and the struggle between man and nature.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.