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Title	:	The Shepherd of the Hills
Author	:	Harold Bell Wright
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Special Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 304 pages
Published	:	February 29th 1992 by Pelican (first published 1907)
Categories	:	Fiction. Classics. Historical. Historical Fiction. Christian Fiction. Christian. Adult Fiction

The Shepherd of the Hills

Harold Bell Wright

Paperback | Pages: 304 pages

Rating: 4.18 | 2366 Users | 312 Reviews

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"Here and there among men, there are those who pause in the hurried rush to listen to the call of a life that is more real. He who sees too much is cursed for a dreamer, a fanatic, or a fool, by the mad mob, who, having eyes, see not, ears and hear not, and refuse to understand." --From The Shepherd of the Hills Originally published in 1907, The Shepherd of the Hills is Harold Bell Wright's most famous work. Pelican Publishing Company is honored to bring this classic novel back to print as part of the Pelican Pouch series. In The Shepherd of the Hills, Wright spins a tale of universal truths across the years to the modern-day reader. His Eden in the Ozarks has a bountiful share of life's enchantments, but is not without its serpents. While Wright rejoices in the triumphs, grace, and dignity of his characters, he has not naively created a pastoral fantasyland where the pure at heart are spared life's struggles and pains. Refusing to yield to the oft-indulged temptation of painting for the reader the simple life of country innocents, Wright forthrightly shows the passions and the life-and-death struggles that go on even in the fairest of environments that man invades. The shepherd, an elderly, mysterious, learned man, escapes the buzzing restlessness of the city to live in the backwoods neighborhood of Mutton Hollow in the Ozark hills. There he encounters Jim Lane, Grant Matthews, Sammy, Young Matt, and other residents of the village, and gradually learns to find a peace about the losses he has borne and has yet to bear. Through the shepherd and those around him, Wright assembles here a gentle and utterly masterful commentary on strength and weakness, failure and success, tranquility and turmoil, and punishment and absolution. This tale of life in the Ozarks continues to draw thousands of devotees to outdoor performances in Branson, Missouri, where visitors can also see the cabin where the real Old Matt and Aunt Mollie lived. Harold Bell Wright also is the author of That Printer of Udell's (pb) and The Calling of Dan Matthews (pb), both published by Pelican.

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Original Title:	The Shepherd of the Hills
ISBN:	0882898841 (ISBN13: 9780882898841)
Edition Language:	English

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Comfort read with a twist of an ending. Harold Bell Wright began visiting the Ozark Mountains in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas in 1898 at the bidding of his physician who recommended two vacations a year in a more suitable climate for health reasons. In following his doctor's advice, he became acquainted with John and Anna Ross, known locally as Old Matt and Aunt Mollie. The people he encountered during his eight summers spent camping on the Rosses' land were the inspirations for his

This is a book that I have read more times than I can remember. This was the first one that I was introduced too by this author, and it was given to me by my grandfather. It happens to be a favorite of mine, as it was my grandfather's. In fact, I have several of Harold Bell Wright's books. I collect antique books, and enjoy scouring antique malls in search of them. Harold Bell Wright and Gene Stratton Porter are the two authors I search for most frequently outside of the classics. This book is a

4.5 StarsHave you ever been so intimidated by the plethora of 5 star reviews of a particular book that you dare not pick it up for fear of disappointment? This happens to me occasionally and is probably the main reason this lovely 1907 dustjacketed book stood in my bookcase for well over a year before I read it. Shocking, I know.Still,  I'm a firm believer in "the right book at the right time" and this was the right time so it all worked out.I won't go into detail on the plot because there's a

The first time I read this book I was about 9 years old. It sat, along with several other Harold Bell Wright books, on my dad's bookshelf. I can still feel the old cover if I close my eyes and imagine it. So it's safe to say there's a lot of memories held within this books pages.I remember shortly after I read it my family took a trip to the Ozarks in Missouri. It's pretty famous there and there is even a life showing held out doors. As I re-read the story over the last few days I found myself

I'm not inclined to read romance novels but this is not a true romance novel. There is, of course, the love between a man and woman but there is so much more; the love of nature and of God and all his creatures, the beauty of the Ozark Mountains, the peace of a time long past, a time that will never come again. Most of all this is the story of the love of life. The constant learning, growing and discovering what life is about. What it means to truly live as oneself. There is mystery, fantasy,

loved this book! I am surprised I haven't read this classic before. I really liked the quality of this old book. I appreciated the character depth presented and the unique and dramatic back story.

I started reading this book, when my husband took me (and our kids) on a surprise trip to Branson for Mother's Day. I have always enjoyed going to the outdoor theatrical production of the book, but had never read it. So ... I stopped at one of the gift shops and bought it. I'm so glad I did! Obviously, the characters were a bit 'dated' (the book is old 'ya know), but I must admit the story makes you yearn for quiet time with nature. I felt myself wanting to shut off the noise of society and the