At the Foot of the Rainbow (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417929658)

""At the Foot of the Rainbow"" is a novel by Gene Stratton-Porter that tells the story of two friends, Jimmy Malone and Dannie Macnoun, who grow up together in the small town of Onabasha, Indiana. The novel follows their lives from childhood to adulthood, exploring themes of love, friendship, and the pursuit of happiness.The story begins with a tragic event that sets the tone for the rest of the novel. Jimmy's father dies in a hunting accident, leaving his family struggling to make ends meet. Despite this, Jimmy and Dannie remain close friends and find solace in nature, often spending their days fishing and exploring the nearby woods.As they grow older, their paths diverge. Jimmy falls in love with a wealthy girl from out of town, while Dannie pursues a career as a writer. However, their friendship remains strong, and they continue to support each other through the ups and downs of life.Throughout the novel, Stratton-Porter explores the beauty of nature and its ability to heal and comfort those in need. She also delves into the complexities of human relationships, highlighting the importance of loyalty and forgiveness.""At the Foot of the Rainbow"" is a heartwarming and thought-provoking novel that celebrates the power of friendship and the beauty of the natural world.1907. Stratton-Porter was an American feminist, environmentalist, photographer and one of Indiana's most famous female authors. Many of her writings were moralistic and romantic novels. This edition also includes Gene Stratton-Porter: A Little Story of Her Life and Work. At the Foot of the Rainbow begins: Hey, you swate-scented little heart-warmer! cried Jimmy Malone, as he lifted his tenth trap, weighted with a struggling muskrat, from the Wabash. Varmit you may be to all the rist of creation, but you mean a night at Casey's to me. 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.

Author: Gene Stratton-Porter
ISBN-10: 1417929650
ISBN-13: 9781417929658
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/25/2004
Pages: 260
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 9.02h x 6.34w x 0.66d