The man was from the world beyond the ridges, and his carefully tailored clothing looked strangely out of place in the mountain wilderness. His form stooped a little in the shoulders, perhaps with weariness, but he carried himself with the unconscious air of one long used to a position of conspicuous power and influence; and, while his well-kept hair and beard were strongly touched with white, the brown, clear lighted eyes, that looked from under their shaggy brows, told of an intellect un...

The man was from the world beyond the ridges, and his carefully tailored clothing looked strangely out of place in the mountain wilderness. His form stooped a little in the shoulders, perhaps with weariness, but he carried himself with the unconscious air of one long used to a position of conspicuous power and influence; and, while his well-kept hair and beard were strongly touched with white, the brown, clear lighted eyes, that looked from under their shaggy brows, told of an intellect un...

Harold Bell Wright was a best-selling American writer of fiction, essays, and non-fiction in the early twentieth century.In this collection you will find his first ten novels which were originally published from 1903 to 1921:That Printer of Udell'sThe Shepherd of the HillsThe Calling of Dan MatthewsThe Uncrowned KingThe Winning of BarbaraTheir YesterdaysThe Eyes of the WorldWhen a Man's a ManThe Re-Creation of Brian Ken...

When a mysterious stranger seeks employment on an Arizona cattle ranch, he's put to the test to prove his manhood in this classic Western novel.Though his clothes and bearing suggest a life of leisure and genteel breeding, the man who calls himself Honorable Patches has come to Prescott, Arizona, to find work as a cowboy. Inexperienced but full of determination, he's taken on at the Cross-Triangle Ranch, where he learns the trade under the guidance of the foreman, ...

As a boy, Dick Falkner ran away from abject poverty and an abusive alcoholic father. Sixteen years later, he finds himself hungry of body and empty of spirit in a Midwestern town. Although he finds no help in this so-called Christian town, he is eventually taken in by George Udell, a local publisher and kindhearted man. Through hard work and Christian morals, this man, who becomes known as “that printer of Udell’s,” rises above his past to a new, inspiring life with God.

The Shepherd of the Hills, by Harold Bell Wright is a tale of romance and mystery set in the wild, rugged backwoods of the Ozark mountains during the early 1900s. Disillusioned and depressed, Dan Howitt leaves his city life seeking refuge from a secret anguish in these backwoods of the Ozarks.Here in the hills he becomes a friend to Old Matt whose life has been shattered by sorrow; an adviser to Sammy and Young Matt; a guardian to the poor lost boy, Pete; a victim of mountain vigil...

The central themes of the novel include forgiveness, redemption, and the power of love and faith to transform lives. The characters in the story grapple with their past mistakes and seek redemption and reconciliation with one another.One of the most notable aspects of the novel is its portrayal of the natural beauty of the Ozark Mountains and its depiction of the people who live in the region. The book also explores the local customs and traditions of the Ozarks, providing readers with a g...

I remember as well as though it were yesterday the first time I met Auntie Sue.

Dodo Collections brings you another classic from Bell Wright Harold, ‘The Calling of Dan Matthews.’Wright was motivated to leave the ministry because he realized he could make more money writing fiction. In most of his novels, he attacked the hypocrisy and impractical nature of popular churches. To Wright, hard work, integrity and concrete efforts to aid people in need were far more important than church doctrines or sermons.In 1909, pastors across America were inc...

In "The Calling of Dan Matthews," Harold Bell Wright masterfully weaves together themes of faith, vocation, and personal transformation against the backdrop of early 20th-century America. This novel explores the tumultuous journey of Dan Matthews, a young man grappling with his divine calling in a rapidly changing society. Wright's evocative prose and rich character development make this work not only a compelling narrative but also a profound meditation on the moral challenges faced by in...

The Winning of Barbara Worth dramatizes the audacious attempt to reclaim the Colorado Desert and found the Imperial Valley, intertwining a triangle romance with the civic epic of irrigation. Wright choreographs surveying expeditions, capital campaigns, and the catastrophic Colorado River break with a blend of sentimental realism and melodramatic momentum, indicting speculative shortcuts while celebrating communal grit and Progressive‑Era engineering faith. Panoramic desert descriptions dou...

The novel is set in the American West and explores themes of masculinity, personal growth, and the challenges faced by individuals in the frontier environment. Wright's works often conveyed moral and spiritual messages, and "When a Man's a Man" likely addresses issues related to character, honor, and the development of a man's identity in the rugged landscape of the West.While I don't have a detailed plot summary for this specific novel, Wright's writings were widely read and appreciated f...