The Squatter's Ward

Name: The Squatter's Ward
Author: Edward S. Sorenson

The Squatter's Ward is a novel set in the late 1800s in the American West. It follows the story of a young man, John, who is forced to leave his home in the East and travel to the West in search of a better life. He finds himself in a small town in the middle of nowhere, where he meets a group of squatters who have taken up residence on the outskirts of town. John quickly finds himself in the middle of a struggle between the squatters and the townspeople, as the townspeople try to drive the squatters out of their homes. John soon discovers that the squatters are not the only ones facing hardship in the town. He meets a young woman, Sarah, who is struggling to make ends meet and is in danger of losing her home. John and Sarah form a bond and together they fight to protect the squatters and their homes. Along the way, John learns about the struggles of the people in the West and the importance of standing up for what is right. The Squatter's Ward is a story of courage, friendship, and the power of standing up for what is right. It is a story of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.

By Edward S. Sorenson · First published 1916 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Western, Adventure · 36 chapters · 88,060 words

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It was a hot day in mid-December, so hot that the perspiration ran in little streams down the face of Richard Merton--familiarly known among his station hands as "Old Dick"--as he sat in a canvas-back chair in the coolest corner of the verandah. He was a middle-aged man of medium height; but his corpulent form made his legs appear exceedingly short. His thin, short-clipped beard was well sprinkled with grey, though he was yet a good many shakes of the leg under forty. His eyes were deep set, bright, piercing eyes, over-shadowed by bushy brows that lent a sinister expression to his face.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Edward S. Sorenson
Date: 1916 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Western, Adventure, Romance
Length: 88,060 words
Structure: 36 chapters, 1,947 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of a young man who is a squatter in the American West.
Western — The book is set in the American West and follows the story of a young man who is a squatter.
Adventure — The book follows the story of a young man who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and adventure in the American West.
Romance — The book follows the story of a young man who falls in love with a woman he meets on his journey in the American West.