Harold Bell Wright
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English
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First published in 1907, "The Shepherd of the Hills" is Harold Bell Wright's mostly fictional tale of people living in the foothills of the Ozarks. The story is principally concerned with the relationship of Grant Matthews, Sr., affectionately known in his community as "Old Matt", and "The Shepherd of the Hills", a wise old man who has chosen the peace of the backwoods over the hustle and bustle of the city. The Shepherd is a quiet and mysterious...
Author
Pub. Date
1996.
Edition
First Pelican Pouch edition.
Language
English
Description
The novel that inspired a young Ronald Reagan-and left him with "an abiding belief in the triumph of good over evil."
"I found a role model in that traveling printer whom Harold Bell Wright had brought to life. He set me on a course I've tried to follow even unto this day. I shall always be grateful." -Ronald Reagan, in a letter to Harold B. Wright's daughter-in-law in 1984
After reading this book at age eleven, Ronald Reagan experienced...
3) Gary Cooper
Series
Pub. Date
2007.
Edition
Full screen and widescreen.
Language
English
Description
A politician's daughter falls in love with a rodeo star and secretly marries him; U.S. Army officers in Manila train local military to protect the natives; set in 1860's Mexico, two American adventurers escort a carriage from Mexico City to the port of Vera Cruz containing a French countess and $3 million in gold; a rancher's daughter falls in love with the son of a rich land developer sparking a rivalry between him and the ranch foreman.
Series
Pub. Date
[2006]
Edition
5 movie collection.
Language
English
Description
A Navy officer falls in love in "Seven sinners." A moonshiner must struggle with his family's past in "The shepherd of the hills." In a rags-to-riches tale of frindship, love and power are brought together in "Pittsburgh." In one of his most unusual roles ever, John Wayne portrays Genghis Khan in "The conqueror." An American Air Force colonel is assigned to escort defecting Soviet pilot Anna in "Jet pilot."
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