A Tenderfoot Bride: Tales from an Old Ranch

"A Tenderfoot Bride: Tales from an Old Ranch" by Clarice E. Richards is a story that follows Esther, a young woman venturing into ranch life with her husband Owen in the American West. As Esther steps onto the prairie, the novel explores how she adjusts to a new world that is very different from her previous life. The book’s initial pages lay out a story of change, showing the differences between eastern ways and the rough life on the ranch, and the relationships that make the ranch run. As she meets the local characters and faces the everyday tasks, Esther begins to understand the West's simple but demanding lifestyle. The early parts of the story set a tone full of humor, excitement, and Esther's transformation as she becomes more comfortable and at home in her new, adventurous life in the West.