Gideon's Knock (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161534054)

Gideon's Knock is a novel by Mary Hallock Foote that tells the story of Gideon Vetch, a young man who inherits his father's estate in the American West. Gideon is eager to make his mark on the world and to prove himself to his family, but he soon discovers that life on the frontier is not as easy as he thought. He struggles with the harsh conditions, the isolation, and the hostility of the locals. However, Gideon is determined to succeed, and he sets out to build a new life for himself. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters, including a beautiful young woman named Nell, who becomes his love interest. As Gideon navigates the challenges of life on the frontier, he learns valuable lessons about perseverance, resilience, and the importance of community. The novel is a vivid portrayal of the American West in the late 19th century and a compelling exploration of the human spirit.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Spinner's Book of Fiction, by Mary Hallock Foote. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766195716.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: Mary Hallock Foote
ISBN-10: 1161534059
ISBN-13: 9781161534054
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d