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The man was from the world beyond the ridges, and his carefully tailored clothing looked strangely out of place in the mountain wilderness. His form stooped a little in the shoulders, perhaps with weariness, but he carried himself with the unconscious air of one long used to... Read Full Overview

The Shepherd of the Hills is a book written in 1907 by author Harold Bell Wright and depicts the lives of mountain people living in the Ozarks.

The Shepherd of the Hills is the classic story of the stranger who takes the Old Trail deep into the Ozark Mountains, many miles from civilization. His appearance signals intellect and culture, yet his countenance is marked by grief and disappointment. What is his purpose in... Read Full Overview

'The Shepherd of the Hills' is Harold Bell Wright's mostly fictional tale of people living in the foothills of the Ozarks. First published in 1907, the story is principally concerned with the relationship of Grant Matthews, Sr., affectionately known in his community as "Old... Read Full Overview

First published in 1907, "The Shepherd of the Hills" is Harold Bell Wright's mostly fictional tale of people living in the foothills of the Ozarks. The story is principally concerned with the relationship of Grant Matthews, Sr., affectionately known in his community as "Old... Read Full Overview

The Shepherd of the Hills is the classic story of the stranger who takes the Old Trail deep into the Ozark Mountains, many miles from civilization. His appearance signals intellect and culture, yet his countenance is marked by grief and disappointment. What is his purpose in... Read Full Overview

"Here and there among men, there are those who pause in the hurried rush to listen to the call of a life that is more real. He who sees too much is cursed for a dreamer, a fanatic, or a fool, by the mad mob, who, having eyes, see not, ears and hear not, and refuse to understand."
--From... Read Full Overview

How is this book unique? Font adjustments & biography included Unabridged (100% Original content) Illustrated About The Shepherd Of The Hills by Harold Bell Wright To the beautiful Ozark hill country comes a man from the world of cities. Among the people of the district, with... Read Full Overview

Set in the hills of the Ozark Mountains, "The Shepherd of the Hills", is Harold Bell Wright's mostly fictional tale of mountain folklore. The story is principally concerned with the relationship of Grant Matthews, Sr. and "the shepherd" a wise old man who has chosen the peace... Read Full Overview

The man was from the world beyond the ridges, and his carefully tailored clothing looked strangely out of place in the mountain wilderness. His form stooped a little in the shoulders, perhaps with weariness, but he carried himself with the unconscious air of one long used to... Read Full Overview