Stories of the Foot-hills

"Stories of the Foot-hills" by Margaret Collier Graham is a compilation of stories set in the late 1800s, seemingly in the rural landscapes of California. The stories navigate the intricacies of human connections and familial bonds, possibly highlighting the lives of characters like Lysander Sproul and his wife, Minervy, and their dealings with influential personalities such as Colonel Nate Forrester. Through their experiences, the book suggests a study of land rights, family tensions, and disputes against the backdrop of a serene yet challenging nature, where characters grapple with concerns about land ownership and their relationships with neighbors like Mrs. Withrow, potentially leading to conflicts over resources and communal harmony. All this creates a narrative concerned with individual experiences of societal issues and domestic life during this time.