Gabriel's Well
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (820 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B004AHM8RM |
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| Number of Pages | : | 510 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Set on the boom-or-bust frontier at the turn of the century, this is a timeless tale of greed, sedition and one man's courageous refusal to compromise his word, told through the eyes of his not-so-constant son.Clue's father is a well-respected banker and keeper of the land records, but when he refuses to confiscate the oil-rich property from a couple of Indians, the specter of vast wealth is enough to incite revolt among the townspeople. There are more than enough delightful plot twists to keep you on your toes, but at its heart, this is a book about the triumph of life over materialism in the finest tradition of The Christmas Box and Tuesdays with Morrie.. Before long, Clue's home is in flames, his mother lies wounded in the street, and he and his sister are sent to live in the hills with the mysterious Indians who are at the he
I listened to this story in the car when no was about 10 with my parents. Its a wonderful story. I recommend it to anyone who en I listened to this story in the car when no was about 10 with my parents. Its a wonderful story. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good story about the oil boom.. Gabriel's Well Marilyn Spencer I love Blaine Yorgason books! They are some of my very most favorite. I haven't had time to read it yet, but I am sure I will love it!