Publisher's Synopsis
The Harvester is a novel written by Gene Stratton Porter, first published in 1911. The story follows the life of David Langston, a solitary man who lives in the woods and makes a living by harvesting medicinal herbs and roots. He is a skilled herbalist and has a deep connection with nature, which he considers his only friend.David's life takes a turn when he meets Ruth Jameson, a beautiful and intelligent woman who is visiting the woods to recover from an illness. They develop a strong connection and fall in love, but David's lack of social skills and Ruth's wealthy background make their relationship complicated.As David and Ruth navigate their relationship, they also face challenges from outside forces. David's business is threatened by a competitor who is stealing his herbs, and Ruth's family disapproves of her relationship with a man they consider beneath her.The Harvester is a story of love, perseverance, and the power of nature. It explores themes of class differences, environmentalism, and the importance of following one's passions. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of nature and its strong, independent female characters.As the man drew the covers over him, the dog's nose began making an opening, and a little later he quietly walked into the room. The Harvester rested, facing the lake. The dog sniffed at his shoulder, but the man was rigid. Then the click of nails could be heard on the floor as Belshazzar went to the opposite side. At his accustomed place he paused and set one foot on the bed. There was not a sound, so he lifted the other.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
