The Winning of Barbara Worth (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162723471)

The Winning of Barbara Worth is a novel by Harold Bell Wright that tells the story of the development of the Imperial Valley in Southern California. The novel follows the lives of three main characters: Jefferson Worth, a wealthy businessman who is determined to bring water to the arid valley; Abe Lee, a young engineer who is hired to build the canal that will bring water to the valley; and Barbara Worth, a beautiful and independent young woman who becomes caught up in the struggle for water rights.As the story unfolds, the reader is taken on a journey through the challenges and triumphs of the characters as they work to overcome the harsh conditions of the desert and build a prosperous community in the valley. Along the way, they face obstacles such as drought, corruption, and greed, but ultimately they succeed in their mission to bring water to the land and create a thriving agricultural community.The Winning of Barbara Worth is a classic tale of the American West, filled with adventure, romance, and the spirit of determination and perseverance. It is a timeless story that continues to captivate readers today, over a century after it was first published.1911. Another story of the West from Wright, who, prior to his artistic and writing career, served as a minister. The book begins: Jefferson Worth's outfit of four mules and a big wagon pulled out of San Felipe at daybreak, headed for Rubio City. From the swinging red tassels on the bridles of the leaders to the galvanized iron water bucket dangling from the tail of the reach back of the rear axle the outfit wore an unmistakable air of prosperity. 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: Harold Bell Wright
ISBN-10: 1162723475
ISBN-13: 9781162723471
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 518
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.51lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.04d