Publisher's Synopsis
The Smiting Of The Rock: A Tale Of Oregon is a novel written by Palmer Bend in 1918. The book is set in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and tells the story of a group of pioneers who are attempting to settle in the area. The central character of the novel is a man named John, who is determined to make a life for himself and his family in the rugged and unforgiving landscape of Oregon. Along the way, he faces many challenges, including hostile Native American tribes, harsh weather conditions, and difficult terrain. The title of the book is derived from a biblical story in which Moses smites a rock in order to obtain water for his followers. In the novel, the smiting of the rock is used as a metaphor for the struggles and hardships that the pioneers face as they try to establish themselves in a new and unfamiliar land. The Smiting Of The Rock is a classic work of American literature that explores themes of perseverance, determination, and the human spirit's ability to overcome adversity.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.
