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“The tree burst into color and we all gasped at the red, yellow, green, white and the blue lights boldly growing in the cold night, the only lights for miles around in the inmense darkness of the range.”

Quote by Jeannette Walls

Work

Half Broke Horses

This novel delves into the life of Permelia Snow, a young woman who faces the harsh realities of the American frontier during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It chronicles her journey from a young girl to a seasoned woman, as she learns to adapt to the rugged environment and the demands of life on the prairie. The story is rich with historical detail and offers a poignant look at the resilience and spirit of its protagonist. more

Author

Jeannette Walls
Jeannette Walls

Jeannette Walls is an American author who gained fame with her memoir, 'The Glass Castle'. The book tells the story of her upbringing in poverty and chaos with her family in the American West. more

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