"The Sagebrusher: A Story of the West" by Emerson Hough is a story set in the early 1900s American West, highlighting themes of isolation and the need for human connection through the life of a lone rancher named Sim Gage, who is introduced in his run-down cabin with his buddy Wid Gardner. Their conversations reveal Sim's desire for a companion, which leads to a life-altering plan by Gardner: a wife-seeking advertisement, the catalyst for profound changes in their quiet, desolate lives, and revealing the central theme of transformation.
The Sagebrusher: A Story of the West
By Emerson Hough
In the desolate West, a lonely bachelor's life takes an unexpected turn when his friend places an ad searching for a wife, bringing the promise of change and companionship.
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About the AuthorEmerson Hough was an American writer best known for writing western stories and historical novels. His early works included Singing Mouse Stories and Story of the Cowboy. He was well known for his 1902 historical novel The Mississippi Bubble. Many of his works have been adapted into films and serial films.
Emerson Hough was an American writer best known for writing western stories and historical novels. His early works included Singing Mouse Stories and Story of the Cowboy. He was well known for his 1902 historical novel The Mississippi Bubble. Many of his works have been adapted into films and serial films.
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