"A Man and a Woman" by Stanley Waterloo is a story unfolding in 19th-century America, centering on Grant Harlson and a woman whose name isn't initially clear. Their lives become connected, showcasing friendship, the power of nature, and personal development in a changing world. The story begins by emphasizing the close bond between Grant and the narrator, setting the stage for the events to come. Grant is presented as a determined and considerate man, balancing independence with a sense of right and wrong. Readers are then transported to a vivid natural landscape, where the protagonist's encounters with wildlife, like his intense dislike for snakes after a childhood scare, highlight the contrast between innocence and the tougher aspects of reality. This hints at the novel's core: a young boy matures while facing the challenges of the wilderness and the confusing emotions of forming relationships.
A Man and a Woman
By Stanley Waterloo
In the American wilderness, a strong friendship is put to the test, where childhood fears clash with the realities of adulthood and growing connections.
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About the AuthorStanley Waterloo (1846–1913) was an American newspaperman, editor, newspaper owner, and author of both non-fiction and fiction. He was born in St. Clair County, Michigan in 1846 and died in Chicago, Illinois in 1913. He married Anna Charlotte Kitton on February 11, 1874. Waterloo attended the University of Michigan. One source says he graduated in 1869, but another says he did not. Waterloo secured an appointment to West Point, but was not able to attend, because he suffered an injury. One account was that he had been kicked by a horse he was trying to break. Having grown up in the countryside, Waterloo was fond of the outdoors and was highly regarded for his descriptions of nature. He was, among other things, a Game Warden for Illinois.
Stanley Waterloo (1846–1913) was an American newspaperman, editor, newspaper owner, and author of both non-fiction and fiction. He was born in St. Clair County, Michigan in 1846 and died in Chicago, Illinois in 1913. He married Anna Charlotte Kitton on February 11, 1874. Waterloo attended the University of Michigan. One source says he graduated in 1869, but another says he did not. Waterloo secured an appointment to West Point, but was not able to attend, because he suffered an injury. One account was that he had been kicked by a horse he was trying to break. Having grown up in the countryside, Waterloo was fond of the outdoors and was highly regarded for his descriptions of nature. He was, among other things, a Game Warden for Illinois.
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