The Lady Doc (Edition1) - Softcover

Lockhart, Caroline

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9370429441 ISBN 13: 9789370429444

Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP, 2025

Synopsis

The Lady Doc is a novel that portrays the lives of two determined women navigating through personal and professional challenges in a frontier town. One woman is a doctor who faces the consequences of a medical mistake while the other is a waitress balancing romance and ambition. The story highlights the resilience required to thrive in a harsh environment, examining the intricacies of identity, survival, and community. As the narrative progresses, the women s struggles and triumphs reflect broader societal issues, particularly the hurdles women face in a male-dominated world. The contrast between a youthful prospector s grim discovery and the determined efforts of the women sets the stage for a deeper exploration of personal growth, societal expectations, and the drive to overcome adversity. Through the intertwined lives of its characters, the novel explores the pursuit of self-discovery, resilience in the face of failure, and the pursuit of one s ambitions amidst a tough and often unforgiving landscape.

About this title

About the Author

Caroline Cameron Lockhart, born on February 24, 1871, in Eagle Point Township, Illinois, was an American journalist, author, newspaper publisher, rodeo promoter, and rancher. She spent her early years on a ranch in Kansas and attended Bethany College in Topeka, Kansas, and the Moravian Seminary in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Though she initially pursued acting without success, Lockhart found her calling as a reporter, first for The Boston Post and later for the Philadelphia Bulletin. She also began writing short stories and, in 1904, moved to Cody, Wyoming, to write an article about the Blackfoot Indians. She decided to settle in Cody, where she wrote several novels, including "The Lady Doc," based on life in Cody. Lockhart became a significant figure in promoting the Western way of life, particularly in Cody. She was a driving force behind the Cody Stampede, an annual rodeo, and owned the Park County Enterprise newspaper, later renamed the Cody Enterprise. Additionally, she purchased a ranch in Dryhead, Montana, where she lived until 1950. Lockhart passed away on July 25, 1962. In 2018, she was inducted into the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame for her contributions to Western culture and history.

Edition details

• Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9370429441
• ISBN 13: 9789370429444
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 228