Excerpt from At Close Range
The results confirm my theory, that at the bottom of every heart-crucible choked with life's cinders there can almost always be found a drop of gold.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a collection of intimate glimpses into the lives of individuals from all walks of life encountered by the author during his adventurous travels across the United States at the turn of the 20th century. The author's encounters range from sharing the solitude of the wilderness overnight with famed naturalist John Muir, to rubbing elbows with miners in underground gold mines, to witnessing the plight of Native American populations struggling against assimilation. These vivid accounts, characterized by the author's keen eye for detail, provide a unique lens into the societal changes taking place during a period of significant transformation. Through these experiences, the author challenges preconceptions, positing that beneath the varied exteriors of these individuals lies a common thread of humanity. Despite their differences, all share a spark of individuality and dreams for a better future. Through intimate portraits and empathetic prose, this book explores the complexities of the human spirit and the power of human connection. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330980422_0
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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781330980422
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