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The Story of Wool
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- Gutenberg ID
- 24858
- Title
- The Story of Wool
- Language
- en
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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A young boy and his father travel to Idaho to investigate a mysterious telegram regarding their family sheep ranch. They learn about the challenges of ranch life, the importance of loyal shepherd dogs, and the dangers of the range. The story explores themes of duty, family bonds, and the transition from city life to the rugged West.
- Summary up to 500 words
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In Sara Ware Bassett's *The Story of Wool*, father and son Willard Payson Clark and Donald Clark receive a mysterious telegram from an unknown 'Sandy McCulloch' urging them to visit their family's Crescent Ranch in Idaho. Despite assurances from their manager, Tom Thornton, that operations are normal, the Clarks decide to investigate. Upon arrival, they meet Sandy, a skilled herder, and his brother Douglas, who has returned from city life after previously leaving the ranch. The brothers introduce the Clarks to the realities of sheep management, the intelligence of collie dogs, and the dangers of the range, including poisoned meadows and predators. A lightning strike destroys the ranch buildings, but fortunately, no one is injured. This event prompts Donald, who had planned to study law, to reconsider his future. Captivated by the ranch and the values of hard work and loyalty, he decides to abandon his legal studies to help run the family business. The narrative highlights the deep connection between men and nature, the importance of government support for herders, and the evolution of wool-growing techniques. The story culminates with Douglas rejoining Sandy at the ranch and Donald choosing to dedicate his life to sheep-raising, ensuring the continued success and modernization of the Clark family legacy.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.2/5
- Download URL
- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24858.epub.noimages
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People
Authors
- Sara Ware Bassett
Classification
Categories
- Juvenile literature
- Sheep