On a Side-Track and A Touch of Sun - Foote, Mary Hallock
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A mountain snowstorm forces a train heading west into Idaho to halt overnight on a side-track; two passengers with starkly different pasts are drawn into conversation, become fascinated with each other, and wonder if there is any chance of a friendship becoming something more. In the searing heat of a California summer, a mother agonizes over her son's relationship with a woman with an uncertain past, and then despairs over having gone too far in telling him the truth. In "On a Side-Track" and "A Touch of Sun," Mary Hallock Foote reveals the struggles, hopes, and serendipities of life and love in the American West.…mehr

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A mountain snowstorm forces a train heading west into Idaho to halt overnight on a side-track; two passengers with starkly different pasts are drawn into conversation, become fascinated with each other, and wonder if there is any chance of a friendship becoming something more. In the searing heat of a California summer, a mother agonizes over her son's relationship with a woman with an uncertain past, and then despairs over having gone too far in telling him the truth. In "On a Side-Track" and "A Touch of Sun," Mary Hallock Foote reveals the struggles, hopes, and serendipities of life and love in the American West.
Autorenporträt
Mary Hallock Foote (1847-1938) was an American writer and illustrator born on November 19, 1847, in Milton, New York. She studied painting at the Cooper Institute in New York City, where she was mentored by the renowned artist Winslow Homer. Foote gained recognition for her illustrations, contributing to prominent magazines like Harper's Weekly and Scribner's Monthly. Her artwork often depicted the rugged realities of life on the Western frontier, capturing the struggles and unique ways of life in mining communities. In addition to her illustration career, Foote wrote novels and short stories, many of which were inspired by her travels in the West. Her most famous work, The Led-Horse Claim, draws from her personal experiences living in mining camps. Foote also explored themes of personal and social challenges, particularly the roles of women in frontier life. Although Foote faced financial difficulties later in life, her literary and creative achievements were recognized in the 1930s. Her work offers valuable insight into the American West, documenting the complexities of life in frontier communities while highlighting her distinctive perspective on the era.