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A Daughter of the Land

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(4,602 Sterne; 172 Bewertungen)

Independent Kate Bates resents the fact that, as the youngest of a large family, she is expected to stay at home and help her parents while her brothers and sisters are free to pursue their desires. When she defies her family and leaves home, she finds that the path to independence is paved with hardships. (Summary by wildemoose) (11 hr 35 min)

Chapters

The Wings of Morning

18:02

Read by Arielle Lipshaw

An Embryo Mind Reader

25:25

Read by Arielle Lipshaw

Peregrinations

35:59

Read by Emily Livingston

A Question of Contracts

27:41

Read by Heather Lawrence

The Prodigal Daughter

24:02

Read by Arielle Lipshaw

Kate's Private Pupil

40:59

Read by Emily Livingston

Helping Nancy Ellen and Robert to Establish a Home

19:39

Read by Veronica Jenkins

The History of a Leghorn Hat

21:18

Read by Bridget Gaige

A Sunbonnet Girl

22:44

Read by Bridget Gaige

John Jardine's Courtship

20:18

Read by Bridget Gaige

A Business Proposition

21:04

Read by Bridget Gaige

Two Letters

33:06

Read by pinhsien

The Bride

18:00

Read by Veronica Jenkins

Starting Married Life

25:03

Read by Jeannie

A New Idea

25:20

Read by Rosie

The Work of the Sun

26:58

Read by Jeannie

The Banner Hand

27:04

Read by Arielle Lipshaw

Kate Takes the Bit in Her Teeth

20:32

Read by Rosie

As a Man Soweth

26:54

Read by Rosie

For a Good Girl

28:42

Read by Arielle Lipshaw

Life's Boomerang

24:36

Read by ashleighjane

Somewhat of Polly

17:26

Read by Sandra G

Kate's Heavenly Time

27:51

Read by ashleighjane

Polly Tries Her Wings

27:06

Read by Bridget Gaige

One More for Kate

28:20

Read by Bridget Gaige

The Winged Victory

17:35

Read by Veronica Jenkins

Blue Ribbon Corn

19:17

Read by Elizabeth Klett

The Eleventh Hour

24:49

Read by Arielle Lipshaw

Bewertungen

A Tragic Story of Love and Loss

(5 Sterne)

Well read and well written by a great author who holds my interest in every chapter. Kate’s tragic life mirrors many of us today. Be it her hasty decisions or well thought out plans, she reaps both many sorrows and joy in her life. I like a happy ending for a book and was pleased with her final fate.

(5 Sterne)

This is a great book. It is not often that the protagonist impulsively makes so many decisions that the reader are sure are wrong but in the end helps to give her a stronger character. Don’t worry there is a wonderful ending you will all love.

complex themes and sub themes

(5 Sterne)

This is a sad representation of what one person, demanding complete control, can do to everyone around. Amazing real life characters intertwined and with love- unwinding the cords of bondage from narcissism & dysfunctional relationships.

Not a very pleasant family !!

(2,5 Sterne)

Although the characters improve through the story it is hard to listen to people mistreating each other. The land & money greed aspect was a bit tiresome. Good narration by all.

This clearly inspired The Thorn Birds

(5 Sterne)

An excellent book about life’s cruelty and the balance of God. Better deserving of the title Of Mice and Men than Steinbeck’s book at times.

(5 Sterne)

I loved this book! Definitely took some turns that I wasn't expecting! I really like Gene Stratton-Porter's books! Great narration!

(5 Sterne)

An awful family, but captivating none the less. I loved the entire thing.

Good read

(4 Sterne)

Another great story that keeps you entertained. Well done LibriVox volunteers!