Hesper is a novel by American author Hamlin Garland, first published in 1905. The story is set in the late 19th century in the American West and follows the life of a young woman named Hesper Honeywood. Hesper is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make a life for herself in the rugged and often dangerous frontier. She faces many challenges along the way, including harsh weather, hostile Native Americans, and the prejudices of the men around her who believe that women are not capable of surviving in such a harsh environment. Despite these obstacles, Hesper perseveres and ultimately finds success as a rancher and businesswoman. Along the way, she also falls in love with a man named Lennox Sanderson, who shares her passion for the land and the freedom that comes with living in the West. The novel explores themes of gender roles, the struggle for independence, and the beauty and challenges of life in the American West. Hesper is a compelling and inspiring story of a woman who defies societal expectations and finds her own path to success and happiness.1903. Hamlin Garland was born near La Crosse, Wisconsin and lived in the area for nine years before his family moved to South Dakota. As an adult he lived in major cities throughout the United States but visited his birthplace often. In 1922 he received a Pulitzer Prize for A Daughter of the Middle Border, and was also director of the American Academy of Arts and Letters for a number of years. Hesper begins: Nearly the entire boatload of passengers was jammed along the forward gates, ready to spring out upon the Jersey wharf, restive to reach the waiting trains. But quite apart from all these whose faces were set westward, three people-a girl, a man nearing forty, and a slim lad-lingered on the afterdeck as though loath to take their leave of the imperial city whose singular skyline was becoming each moment more impressive, more unaccountable to those who were looking upon it for the first time. 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.
