The Inlander
The Inlander is a novel by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison that follows the story of a young woman named Lillian, who is determined to make a life for herself in the small town of Inland, Wisconsin. Lillian is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make a success of her life despite the odds stacked against her. She is determined to make a name for herself in the small town, and she is willing to do whatever it takes to make it happen. Lillian is a talented seamstress and she quickly finds work in the local dress shop. She also meets a handsome young man named John, who is the son of a wealthy family in town. Despite their differences, the two quickly fall in love and Lillian finds herself in a difficult situation when John's family disapproves of their relationship. Lillian must find a way to make her dreams come true while also dealing with the disapproval of John's family. She must also find a way to make a living in the small town and prove to everyone that she is capable of making it on her own. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about life, love, and the importance of standing up for what you believe in.
By Theodosia Pickrering Garrison · First published 1917 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Western, Adventure · 219 words
First lines
I never climb a high hill Or gaze across the lea, But, Oh, beyond the two of them, Beyond the height and blue of them, I'm looking for the sea.
A blue sea -- a crooning sea -- A grey sea lashed with foam -- But, Oh, to take the drift of it, To know the surge and lift of it, And 'tis I am longing for it as the homeless long for home.
I never dream at night-time Or close my eyes by day, But there I have the might of it, The wind-whipped, sun-drenched sight of it, That calls my soul away.
Oh, deep dreams and happy dreams, Its dreaming still I'd be, For still the land I'm waking in, 'Tis that my heart is breaking in, And 'tis far where I'd be sleeping with the blue waves over me.
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The Inlander is listed on Textopian as a short story by Theodosia Pickrering Garrison, dated 1917 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Theodosia Pickrering Garrison
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Western, Adventure, Romance, Coming of Age
- Length: 219 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of a young woman living in the American West.
- Western — The book is set in the American West and follows the story of a young woman living in the region.
- Adventure — The book follows the story of a young woman who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and exploration.
- Romance — The book follows the story of a young woman who falls in love with a man from a different background.
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Poetry · across · beyond · blue · climb · close · crooning · dream · dreams · drift · foam · gaze