The Vision Splendid
Mar 2022 · Otbebookpublishing
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Excerpt: "The air was mellow with the warmth of the young spring sun. Locusts whirred in rhapsody. Bluebirds throbbed their love songs joyously. The drone of insects, the shimmer of hear, were in the atmosphere. One could almost see green things grow. To confine youth within four walls on such a day was an outrage against human nature. A lean, wiry boy, hatchet-faced, stared with dreamy eyes out of the window of his prison. By raising himself in his seat while the teacher was not looking he could catch a silvery gleam of the river through the great firs. His thoughts were far afield. They were not concerned with the capitals of the States he was supposed to be learning, but had fared forth to the reborn earth, to the stir and movement of creeping things. The call of nature awakening from its long winter sleep drummed in his heart. He could sympathize with the bluebottle buzzing against the sunny windowpane in its efforts to reach the free world outside. Recess! With the sound of the gong his heart leaped, but he kept his place in the line with perfect decorum. It would never do to be called back now for a momentary indiscretion. From the school yard he slipped the back way and dived into a bank of great ferns. In the heart of this he lay until the bell had called his classmates back to work. Cautiously he crept from his hiding place and ran down to the river. Flinging himself on Big Rock, with his chin over the edge, he looked into the deep holes under the bank where the trout lay close to the strings of shiny moss, their noses to the current, motionless save for the fanning tails."
About the author
William MacLeod Raine, born on June 22, 1871, in London, England, and later emigrating to the United States, became one of the most prolific and influential writers of Western fiction in the early 20th century. His life reads like an adventure novel: after moving to Arkansas with his family, he ventured to the rugged landscapes of the American West, which would become the vivid backdrop for his literary career. Raine's works are celebrated for their authentic portrayal of frontier life, capturing the spirit of the American West with a blend of historical accuracy and compelling storytelling. He was a master at weaving tales of rugged cowboys, lawmen, and outlaws, contributing significantly to the mythos of the Wild West. His narratives often explored themes of justice, honor, and the clash between civilization and the untamed wilderness.Raine's influence extended beyond his novels; he was a mentor to younger writers and a vocal advocate for the preservation of Western heritage. His dedication to the genre helped elevate Western fiction to a respected literary form. Despite his popularity, Raine was not without controversy. His romanticized depictions of the West sometimes glossed over the harsh realities faced by Native Americans and other marginalized groups, a point of critique among modern scholars.In an era where the American West was rapidly fading into history, Raine's works provided a nostalgic yet idealized vision of frontier life, shaping the imaginations of countless readers and writers. His legacy endures, offering a window into a bygone era and continuing to inspire those who seek adventure in the pages of a book.
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