""Clear Skies and Cloudy"" is a novel written by Charles Conrad Abbott and published in 1899. The story follows the life of a young man named John, who is torn between his love for his childhood sweetheart and his desire for adventure in the West. As he struggles to find his place in the world, John faces many challenges, including the loss of loved ones, financial difficulties, and the harsh realities of life on the frontier. Along the way, he meets...