The Winning of Barbara Worth: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Winning of Barbara Worth: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

The Winning of Barbara Worth is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Wright, Harold Bell (1872–1944).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"The Winning of Barbara Worth" by Harold Bell Wright is a novel written during the late 19th century. This story is set against the backdrop of the Colorado Desert and delves into themes of reclamation, community, and the human spirit as it focuses on the life of Barbara Worth, who is closely connected to the characters Jefferson Worth, a financier, and the Seer, an engineer. The narrative explores their adventures as they confront the challenges of the harsh desert landscape while navigating personal relationships, aspirations, and the quest for belonging. The beginning of the novel introduces Jefferson Worth as he embarks on a journey across the desert toward Rubio City, accompanied by an Irishman named Patrick Mooney and Texas Joe, the wagon driver. Their expedition quickly becomes perilous as they face harsh conditions and encounter a stranded woman with a child in desperate need of help. This opening section sets the tone for the unfolding story as it explores the rugged environment and hints at deeper connections and trials that will shape Barbara's future. The novel intricately weaves the fate of its characters with the intricate and demanding landscape they traverse, hinting at a grand narrative of survival and human connection amidst adversity.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Winning of Barbara Worth
- Author credits: Wright, Harold Bell (1872–1944)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Desert reclamation -- California -- Fiction
- Love stories
- Western stories
Gutenberg collections
- Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.


