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Paperback That Dakota Girl (1892) Book

ISBN: 1166979350

ISBN13: 9781166979355

That Dakota Girl (1892)

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""That Dakota Girl"" is a novel written by Stella Gilman and published in 1892. The story is set in the American Midwest during the late 1800s and follows the life of a young woman named Mary Elizabeth, who is known as ""Lizzie"" to her friends and family. Lizzie is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make a life for herself on the harsh and unforgiving prairies of Dakota.The novel begins with Lizzie's childhood on a farm in Iowa, where she develops a love for the land and a desire to explore the world beyond her small town. When she is eighteen, Lizzie decides to move to Dakota to become a schoolteacher. Despite the challenges she faces, including harsh weather, isolation, and the disapproval of her family, Lizzie is determined to succeed.As Lizzie settles into her new life in Dakota, she meets a variety of characters, including homesteaders, cowboys, and Native Americans. She also becomes involved in the fight for women's suffrage and begins a romance with a handsome young man named Jack. However, Lizzie's dreams are threatened when a devastating blizzard hits the prairie, leaving her stranded and alone.""That Dakota Girl"" is a compelling story of one woman's determination and resilience in the face of adversity. It offers a vivid portrayal of life on the American frontier during a time of great change and challenges readers to consider the importance of perseverance, community, and the pursuit of one's dreams.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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