The Shepherd of the Hills (Illustrated Edition)

Harold Bell Wright's beloved American classic of the Ozarks is presented here in a richly illustrated edition featuring twelve original illustrations by Robert Scott Crandall. Into the rugged hill country of the Missouri Ozarks comes a mysterious stranger. The man seems out of place among the rough cabins and winding ridges, his manner that of someone long accustomed to influence and responsibility. The people of the hills come to call him simply "The Shepherd." Quiet, observant, and compassionate, he soon becomes a steady presence among the isolated mountain families. As the story unfolds, long-hidden histories and quiet tensions within the community slowly emerge. Through patience, wisdom, and understanding, the Shepherd becomes a guiding figure whose influence begins to heal wounds that few even realized existed. First published in 1907, The Shepherd of the Hills became one of the most widely read American novels of the early twentieth century and helped bring national attention to the landscapes and people of the Ozarks. Wright's warm storytelling and vivid sense of place made the book a lasting favorite with generations of readers. This illustrated edition enhances the classic narrative with twelve specially created illustrations by Robert Scott Crandall, bringing new visual life to the memorable characters and landscapes of Wright's enduring story.