"This early novel is now held to be a very critical and pivotal one in the whole development of the novelist, and this new edition provides . captures not only the life of Cather\'s text but also provides insight into Cather\'s imagination and artistic process".-Western American Literatur. . .
David Stouck\'s comprehensive and cogent historical essay . . . . [that] sets a high standard of quality. . . "A definitive edition of Cather\'s second novel . a fine printing for readers".-Choice. . . "This early novel is now held to be a very critical and pivotal one in the whole development of the novelist, and this new edition provides