Project Gutenberg 2007-09-21 Public domain in the USA. 126 Bellamy, Edward 1850 1898 At Pinney's Ranch 1898 Produced by David Widger "At Pinney's Ranch" by Edward Bellamy is a novel written in the late 19th century, specifically in 1898. The book explores themes of love, misunderstanding, and the extraordinary connection between two people through the lens of both mental and emotional experiences. This tale reveals how fate and circumstance can deeply affect relationships, particularly under devastating pressures. The story unfolds with John Lansing, who finds himself in deep trouble after being wrongfully implicated in the murder of Austin Flint, a man with whom he had a prior altercation. Fleeing to the West to escape the wrongful accusation, Lansing spends three years building a new life, always haunted by memories of his wife, Mary, and their children. As he prepares to return home, he learns that Mary has decided to remarry out of necessity for their children, prompting him to make a desperate mental effort to reach her from afar during the wedding ceremony. In a gripping climax, his willpower seemingly influences Mary at the critical moment, leading her to halt the marriage. The novel intricately addresses the power of love, the impact of societal pressures, and the supernatural connection between the couple that transcends physical distance. Ultimately, Bellamy leaves the explanation of their extraordinary connection open to interpretation, adding depth to the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PS Text Category: Romance Category: Novels Category: American Literature 61086 2025-08-09T12:10:19.330983 text/html 57552 2021-01-26T02:00:27 text/html 94601 2025-08-09T12:10:23.854951 application/epub+zip 93430 2025-08-09T12:10:21.806964 application/epub+zip 90147 2025-08-09T12:10:20.789950 application/epub+zip 195990 2025-08-09T12:10:25.326947 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 189961 2025-08-09T12:10:23.243943 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 165108 2022-09-10T14:48:40.890018 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 51743 2025-08-09T12:10:19.107946 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 51703 2018-03-08T06:23:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 51431 2007-09-21T16:55:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20576 2025-08-09T12:10:25.519917 application/rdf+xml 14214 2025-08-09T12:10:21.264937 image/jpeg 3718 2025-08-09T12:10:21.026956 image/jpeg 20170 2018-03-19T05:48:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 21489 2021-01-26T02:00:27 application/octet-stream application/zip 20078 2007-09-21T16:55:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 93564 2025-08-09T12:10:19.337971 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