Project Gutenberg 2005-02-07 Public domain in the USA. 85 Hough, Emerson 1857 1923 The Girl at the Halfway House A Story of the Plains E-text prepared by Al Haines "The Girl at the Halfway House" by Emerson Hough is a novel written in the late 19th century that captures the post-Civil War American frontier experience. The story revolves around the characters navigating the tumultuous landscape shaped by war, ambition, and the desire for a new life, particularly through the perspective of young men like Edward Franklin and Henry Fairfax, who seek their fortunes amid the challenges of a rapidly changing society. At the start of the novel, the narrative sets a vivid stage of war's aftermath in the small town of Louisburg. We are introduced to prominent families like the Fairfaxes and the Beauchamps, highlighting societal expectations and traditional paths for young people. Henry Fairfax is depicted as a young man eager to prove himself in battle, longing for adventure and love, particularly with Mary Ellen Beauchamp, whose own story unfolds against the backdrop of loss and the transition into adulthood. The opening chapters juxtapose the personal and collective struggles—Henry grapples with the weight of impending war and societal duties, while Mary Ellen faces the emotional turmoil of separation as the young men depart for the front lines. The detailed setting and character dynamics lay the groundwork for a rich narrative exploring themes of identity, loyalty, and the harsh realities of life on the plains, promising an engaging read for those interested in historical fiction that explores the human spirit in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction, American Great Plains -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Romance Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: American Literature 536703 2025-07-06T11:48:10.637355 text/html 536524 2025-01-14T20:12:58.097485 text/html 279026 2025-07-06T11:48:18.662358 application/epub+zip 285779 2025-07-06T11:48:13.531347 application/epub+zip 275654 2025-07-06T11:48:12.409391 application/epub+zip 513127 2025-07-06T11:48:22.971305 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 472172 2025-07-06T11:48:17.957322 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 440381 2022-09-07T19:08:23.501772 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 498433 2025-07-06T11:48:10.243464 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 498254 2020-12-19T09:45:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19228 2025-07-06T11:48:23.101298 application/rdf+xml 14163 2025-07-06T11:48:12.899347 image/jpeg 3677 2025-07-06T11:48:12.654347 image/jpeg 195327 2020-12-19T09:45:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 273676 2025-07-06T11:48:10.679400 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia