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 Project Gutenberg 2021-11-28 Public domain in the USA. 140 Francis, M. E. 1859 1930 Blundell, Mary E. Sweetman Blundell, Mrs. Francis Blundell, Mary Elizabeth Stepping Westward Tranter Sally -- Lwonesome Lizzie -- Jess Domeny on strike -- Jarge's little 'ooman -- Ann-Car'line -- One another's burdens -- How Ned Blanchard emigrated -- Farmer Barnes' dilemma -- The missus's chair -- The rules o' the house -- Lady Lucy -- A prisoner of war -- Through the Cottage window -- April Fools. This etext was transcribed by Les Bowler "Stepping Westward" by M. E. Francis is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative appears to explore rural life, focusing on the experiences of various characters in a quaint English setting, with particular emphasis on themes of love, social roles, and the intricacies of village relationships. The opening portion introduces Sol Bowditch, a hedger who recently settled in this area, and Sally Roberts, a young and independent carrier’s cart driver, setting the stage for a narrative revolving around their interactions and developing relationship. At the start of the novel, we observe Sol Bowditch laboring diligently on a hedge, while the autumn countryside bursts with color around him. He encounters Tranter Sally—both a charming and somewhat unconventional character—as she drives her aging horse and cart. Their initial exchange hints at a budding camaraderie, underscored by his offer of assistance when Sally's horse encounters a problem. As they share pleasantries, we witness Sally’s mix of independence and vulnerability, as well as Sol's firm resolve to protect her, indicating the potential for romantic development amid the backdrop of their rural community. This opening section sets a compelling tone for a story rich in character-driven exploration and vividly described settings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories Country life -- Fiction Dorset (England) -- Fiction Lancashire (England) -- Fiction PR Text Category: Romance Category: Novels Category: British Literature 513125 2025-07-26T11:12:05.320698 text/html 541041 2024-10-18T17:24:14 text/html 215417 2025-07-26T11:12:11.592634 application/epub+zip 219210 2025-07-26T11:12:06.358671 application/epub+zip 219210 2025-07-26T11:12:05.843666 application/epub+zip 357759 2025-07-26T11:12:15.462606 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 313835 2025-07-26T11:12:11.042617 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 314013 2022-09-30T04:52:31.891272 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 470407 2025-07-26T11:12:04.161701 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 450675 2024-10-18T17:24:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17689 2025-07-26T11:12:15.634608 application/rdf+xml 5894 2025-07-26T11:12:05.939646 image/jpeg 1464 2025-07-26T11:12:05.888620 image/jpeg 198729 2025-07-26T11:12:05.364643 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia