"The Mine with the Iron Door" by Harold Bell Wright is a captivating novel rooted in the Arizona landscape of the Cañon of Gold. It centers around two seasoned prospectors, Bob Hill and Thad Grove, and Bob's spirited daughter, Marta Hillgrove, the novel explores themes of love, family ties, and the relentless pursuit of dreams against the backdrop of a storied past. Introducing a diverse cast of characters, including the enchanting Marta, the narrative looks at the unique bond between parent figures and their pursuit of fortunes. This segment sets the stage for deeper relationships, dream fulfillment, and the chance encounter with Hugh Edwards, whose presence sparks a fascinating discussion about life's experiences amidst nature's beauty and challenges.
The Mine with the Iron Door
By Harold Bell Wright
In the heart of Arizona, prospectors, found family, and one fateful encounter forever alter their pursuit of dreams and the burdens of a shared history.
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About the AuthorHarold Bell Wright was a best-selling American writer of fiction, essays, and nonfiction. Although mostly forgotten or ignored after the middle of the 20th century, he had a very successful career; he is said to have been the first American writer to sell a million copies of a novel and the first to make $1 million from writing fiction. Between 1902 and 1942 Wright wrote 19 books, several stage plays, and many magazine articles. More than 15 movies were made or claimed to be made from Wright's stories, including Gary Cooper's first major movie, The Winning of Barbara Worth (1926) and the John Wayne film The Shepherd of the Hills (1941).
Harold Bell Wright was a best-selling American writer of fiction, essays, and nonfiction. Although mostly forgotten or ignored after the middle of the 20th century, he had a very successful career; he is said to have been the first American writer to sell a million copies of a novel and the first to make $1 million from writing fiction. Between 1902 and 1942 Wright wrote 19 books, several stage plays, and many magazine articles. More than 15 movies were made or claimed to be made from Wright's stories, including Gary Cooper's first major movie, The Winning of Barbara Worth (1926) and the John Wayne film The Shepherd of the Hills (1941).
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