Hard Country
Hard Country by Michael McGarrity, published by Penguin Publishing Group on May 28, 2013, is an illustrated edition comprising 640 pages. This book presents an epic adventure set in the rugged landscape of the American Southwest frontier, focusing on the struggles of a family as they navigate the challenges of settling in New Mexico. The narrative begins with John Kerney, who, after the tragic loss of his wife during childbirth and the murder of his brother, embarks on a journey to find the outlaws responsible and seek a new beginning.
Readers will find a richly detailed portrayal of life in the untamed territory, spanning from 1875 to 1918. The story explores themes of action, adventure, and family life, highlighting the resilience of both men and women in a harsh environment. As Kerney’s journey unfolds, the narrative delves into the complexities of crime and survival, offering a vivid depiction of the historical context and the people who shaped this era in the Southwest.
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A richly authentic epic adventure of rough-hewn men and courageous women, set in the hard country of the American Southwest frontier.
Hard Country is a rare and extraordinary story of one family’s struggle to settle and endure in the vast, untamed territory of New Mexico.
In the wake of the death of his wife as she gives birth to his son, and the killing of his brother on the West Texas plains, John Kerney is forced to give up his ranch, leave his son behind, and strike out in search of the murderous outlaws and a place where he can start over. He drifts south until he meets a man who offers him work trailing cattle to the New Mexico Territory and forever changes his life.
Spanning the years of 1875 to 1918, Hard Country is the Western reinvented and enlarged into a saga that above all celebrates the people and the land of the great Southwest.
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