The Winning Of Barbara Worth (1911)

The Winning of Barbara Worth is a novel written by Harold Bell Wright and published in 1911. The story is set in the American Southwest during the early 20th century and follows the lives of three main characters: Jefferson Worth, an ambitious and ruthless businessman; Abe Lee, a young engineer who dreams of bringing water to the desert; and Barbara Worth, a beautiful and independent woman who becomes the object of both men's affections. The novel explores themes of greed, love, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving environment. Jefferson Worth is determined to profit from the land by buying up water rights and controlling the supply, while Abe Lee seeks to build a canal to bring water to the arid region and improve the lives of the people who live there. Barbara Worth finds herself caught between these two men, torn between her loyalty to her father and her growing feelings for Abe. As the story unfolds, the characters face a series of challenges and obstacles, including natural disasters, political corruption, and personal betrayals. Through it all, they must confront their own weaknesses and learn to overcome them in order to achieve their goals. The Winning of Barbara Worth is a classic tale of the American West, filled with vivid descriptions of the landscape, colorful characters, and dramatic events. It is a story of ambition, passion, and the enduring human spirit that continues to captivate readers over a century after its initial publication.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.