"Out of the Depths: A Romance of Reclamation" by Robert Ames Bennet, showcases the journey of Lafayette Ashton, a rich but naive hunter in the American West, whose accidental shooting of a calf sets off a transformative chain of events. The story contrasts Ashton's privileged city life with the rough realities of the cowboy lifestyle, highlighting central themes of redemption, identity, and cultural change. After his misdeed, Ashton's path crosses with that of the spirited Isobel "Chuckie" Knowles, a rancher’s daughter, and ranch hands Knowles and Gowan, who challenge his values and ultimately offer him a chance at redemption. The narrative follows Ashton as he grapples with his mistakes amid tense and humorous exchanges, working to earn respect and find a new identity in the rugged landscape while also pursuing a romance with Chuckie.
Out of the Depths: A Romance of Reclamation
By Robert Ames Bennet
A wealthy city dweller's hunting mistake in the Wild West ignites a fiery path of redemption, love, and a complete transformation into the rugged realities of the frontier.
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About the AuthorRobert Ames Bennet (1870–1954) was an American writer of westerns and science fiction. Early in his career Bennet wrote short stories, drama scripts, and novels for a variety of genres under the pen name Lee Robinet. By the 1930s he was primarily a western writer, penning such stories as Caught in the Wild, Go-Getter Gary, and Guns on the Rio Grande. Several of his novels were made into films, including "Finders Keepers" and "Out of the Depths". His Thyra: A Romance of the Polar Pit is considered a classic of the Lost World genre and is listed in 333: A Bibliography of the Science-Fantasy Novel a collection of the best efforts in Science-Fantasy up to and including 1950.
Robert Ames Bennet (1870–1954) was an American writer of westerns and science fiction. Early in his career Bennet wrote short stories, drama scripts, and novels for a variety of genres under the pen name Lee Robinet. By the 1930s he was primarily a western writer, penning such stories as Caught in the Wild, Go-Getter Gary, and Guns on the Rio Grande. Several of his novels were made into films, including "Finders Keepers" and "Out of the Depths". His Thyra: A Romance of the Polar Pit is considered a classic of the Lost World genre and is listed in 333: A Bibliography of the Science-Fantasy Novel a collection of the best efforts in Science-Fantasy up to and including 1950.
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