At Pinney's Ranch by Edward Bellamy

Name: At Pinney's Ranch
Author: Edward Bellamy

Pinney's Ranch is a novel by Edward Bellamy, first published in 1891. It tells the story of a young man, John Pinney, who inherits a ranch in the American West. He sets out to make it a success, but soon finds himself in a battle with the local cattle barons, who are determined to drive him out of business. With the help of his loyal ranch hands, John fights back and eventually triumphs over his adversaries. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about the importance of hard work, perseverance, and loyalty. The novel also explores themes of justice, morality, and the power of the individual in a rapidly changing world.

By Edward Bellamy · First published 1898 · Genre: Utopian Fiction, Social Criticism, Romance · 6,584 words

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John Lansing first met Mary Hollister at the house of his friend Pinney, whose wife was her sister. She had soft gray eyes, a pretty color in her cheeks, rosy lips, and a charming figure. In the course of the evening somebody suggested mind-reading as a pastime, and Lansing, who had some powers, or supposed powers, in that direction, although he laughed at them himself, experimented in turn with the ladies. He failed with nearly every subject until it came Mary Hollister's turn. As she placed her soft palm in his, closed her eyes, and gave herself up to his influence, he knew that he should succeed with her, and so he did. She proved a remarkably sympathetic subject, and Lansing was himself surprised, and the spectators fairly thrilled, by the feats he was able to perform by her aid. After that evening he met her often, and there was more equally remarkable mind-reading; and then mind-reading was dropped for heart-reading, and the old, old story they read in each other's hearts had more fascination for them than the new science. Having once discovered that their hearts beat in unison, they took no more interest in the relation of their minds.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Edward Bellamy
Date: 1898 CE
Language: English
Genres: Utopian Fiction, Social Criticism, Romance, Adventure
Length: 6,584 words
Structure: 1 section, 54 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Utopian Fiction — At Pinney's Ranch is a novel by Edward Bellamy, which is set in a utopian society and follows the story of a young man who is sent to a utopian ranch to learn the principles of a utopian society.
Social Criticism — At Pinney's Ranch is a novel by Edward Bellamy that critiques the social and economic conditions of the late 19th century. The novel is a critique of the capitalist system and its effects on society.
Romance — At Pinney's Ranch is a novel by Edward Bellamy that follows the story of a young man who falls in love with a woman from the utopian ranch. The novel follows the couple as they navigate their relationship and the challenges of living in a utopian society.
Adventure — At Pinney's Ranch is a novel by Edward Bellamy that follows the story of a young man who is sent to a utopian ranch to learn the principles of a utopian society. The novel follows the protagonist as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and exploration.