Project Gutenberg 1995-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 410 Stratton-Porter, Gene 1863 1924 The Harvester Charles Keller and David Widger "The Harvester" by Gene Stratton-Porter is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story centers on David Langston, a man devoted to harvesting medicinal plants in the tranquility of the woods, and explores his internal conflicts regarding love, work, and the life he craves. As he grapples with the decision of whether to continue his solitary existence or pursue companionship, it delves into themes of nature, dreams, and the desire for connection. The opening of the novel introduces David Langston, affectionately known as the Harvester, as he reflects on the impending arrival of spring and the importance of a decision he must make—whether to venture into the city for a life of material pursuits or remain in the woods, dedicating himself to harvesting herbs and nurturing his bond with his faithful dog, Belshazzar. This moment is marked by his humorous and heartfelt discussions with Belshazzar about love, loneliness, and a dream of a "woman" who embodies his ideal traits. As the narrative unfolds, David's desire for growth and change becomes evident through his reflections on love and the meticulous preparations he begins to undertake in anticipation of finding this dream girl, highlighting his longing for a deeper connection amidst the beauty of his natural surroundings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 90.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en Herbalists -- Fiction Didactic fiction Indiana -- Fiction PS Text Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923 Category: Novels Category: American Literature 961509 2025-07-01T05:04:18.305802 text/html 1004580 2023-03-17T13:49:58 text/html 399013 2025-07-01T05:04:28.088757 application/epub+zip 413141 2025-07-01T05:04:20.509796 application/epub+zip 413140 2025-07-01T05:04:19.245781 application/epub+zip 690969 2025-07-01T05:04:34.150684 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 645889 2025-07-01T05:04:27.293733 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 611853 2022-09-01T05:27:57.773978 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 833154 2025-07-01T05:04:16.543806 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 832954 2023-03-17T13:51:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19139 2025-07-01T05:04:34.279673 application/rdf+xml 11519 2025-07-01T05:04:19.754750 image/jpeg 3205 2025-07-01T05:04:19.498762 image/jpeg 311941 2023-03-17T13:51:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 327832 2023-03-17T13:52:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 388845 2025-07-01T05:04:18.372787 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