Publisher's Synopsis
The Smiting of the Rock: A Tale of Oregon is a novel written by Palmer Bend and originally published in 1918. The story is set in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and follows the journey of a young man named Jack, who is determined to make a new life for himself in the wilderness of Oregon.As Jack sets out on his journey, he encounters a variety of challenges and obstacles, including harsh weather conditions, dangerous wildlife, and hostile Native American tribes. Despite these challenges, Jack remains determined to succeed and eventually finds himself settling in a remote valley deep in the mountains.However, Jack's peaceful existence is soon threatened by a group of greedy land developers who are determined to exploit the resources of the valley for their own gain. With the help of his newfound friends and allies, Jack sets out to protect the valley and its inhabitants from the destructive forces of greed and exploitation.The Smiting of the Rock is a classic tale of adventure and survival in the rugged wilderness of the American West. It is a story of courage, determination, and the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of 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.
