Inspirational true story of the amazing life of Margaret Duncan Brown, a Shepherdess in Colorado’s early days. The book was published posthumously from her diaries. Her nephew and attorney for her estate wrote:
"I found her writings stored around the ranch house, mostly on small tablets that she carried in her pockets while tending sheep. I had the enriching experience of organizing the writings... When she died, she had a beautiful, improved ranch of 713 acres, debt free… The richest heritage is, of course, her indomitable spirit, her great sensitiveness, perception and philosophy of life, which live in these writings."
In 1900, at age 18, Margaret married Thornton Brown, whom she called “Dick". By her account, he was “The only sweetheart I ever had”, and she loved him dearly.
For 15 years, the couple lived in Cripple Creek, Colorado. She noted, it was “A full and happy life". Dick had become a bank manager, but eventually grew tired of his career. Having ranched as a young man, he longed for an outdoor life.
The purchased a ranch, put themselves to the task, but sadly, in 1918, Dick died of the Spanish Flu. Margaret stayed on alone and succeeded in becoming a successful rancher.
Her images are alive, and you can easily put yourself in her shoes and see her beautiful Colorado ranch-life and her beloved sheep. The edition I sell is from 1982 and is new, with some slight markings on the cover.
