Geraldine Bonner

Broschiertes Buch

The Pioneer A Tale Of Two States

Beschreibung

The pioneer: A tale of two states explores memory, solitude, and human entanglement against the rugged terrain of California's mining frontier. At the heart of the novel lies the tension between private history and public confrontation as a solitary landowner revisits a landscape shaped by past regrets and unresolved ties. The opening chapter immerses the reader in the stark beauty of California s wilderness, juxtaposing its external harshness with the internal weight carried by a man forced to confront a settler encroaching on his land. This journey is not just physical it pulls forward recollections tied to names and places, hinting at the emotional wreckage of past friendships and forgotten intimacies. As the landowner meets people tethered to the squatter s legacy, the interactions become loaded with personal significance, underscoring the lingering influence of old wounds and broken bonds. Rather than focusing solely on conflict or resolution, the narrative leans into the quiet struggle of reconciling personal history with present responsibility, making the pioneer landscape not just a place of labor but a stage for emotional reckoning.

Autor

Geraldine Bonner was born on Staten Island, New York, into a literary environment shaped by her father, John Bonner, a journalist and historical writer. Her early years were marked by a significant move to Colorado, where she experienced life in mining camps, a setting that would later influence much of her fiction. After relocating to San Francisco, she began her professional writing career at the Argonaut newspaper in 1887. Bonner's writing extended beyond novels into short stories that appeared in prominent periodicals such as Collier's Weekly, Harper's Weekly, Harper's Monthly, and Lippincott's. Her literary contributions reflect a deep engagement with themes of social structure, isolation, and the American experience, particularly within mining and frontier communities. Geraldine Bonner died in New York City on June 18, 1930, leaving behind a diverse body of work shaped by both rugged landscapes and human complexity. Her parents' names include John Bonner and his spouse, though her mother's name is not recorded.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 252
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juli 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 360g
• ISBN-13: 9789371813129
• ISBN-10: 9371813121
• Artikelnr.: 75908635