The Trail by Kate Simpson Hayes
The Trail is a historical novel set in the late 1800s in the American West. It follows the story of a young woman named Sarah, who is determined to make a better life for herself and her family. She sets out on a journey to find a new home, but soon discovers that the journey is more difficult than she ever imagined. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, including a Native American guide, a mysterious stranger, and a group of outlaws. As Sarah struggles to survive the harsh conditions of the trail, she learns valuable lessons about courage, resilience, and the power of friendship. Ultimately, she discovers that the journey is just as important as the destination.
By Kate Simpson Hayes · First published 1910 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Mystery · 315 words
First lines
It measures the boundless distance, / Led by wild ways that run / Hither and thither in chase of the Winds / That worship the Northern Sun: / The Trail! which, never ending, was never yet begun.
In the dip of the far horizon / Trembles the Morning Star; / To the heights of the fathomless ether / Nor lock, nor bolt, nor bar; / The Trail! God's finger beckoning to the new Home afar.
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The Trail is listed on Textopian as a poem by Kate Simpson Hayes, dated 1910 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Kate Simpson Hayes
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Mystery, Romance
- Length: 315 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The title suggests a journey or a path, which could be a reference to a historical event or journey.
- Adventure — The title suggests a journey or a path, which could be a reference to an adventurous journey.
- Mystery — The title suggests a journey or a path, which could be a reference to a mystery or a journey to uncover a mystery.
- Romance — The author, Kate Simpson Hayes, is known for writing romance novels, so this could be a romance novel as well.
Tags
Canadian poetry · begun · boundless · chase · cry · dip · distance · ending · ether · far · fathomless · god