The Branding Iron

Katharine Newlin Burt (1882 - 1977)

From the cold and mountainous regions of Wyoming to the bright lights of the big city, The Branding Iron is the story of a remarkable woman, Joan Carver. Born of poor means, at a fairly young age Joan decides to leave her father and strike out on her own, but she is to face more difficulties and hardships than she had reckoned for, and the men she encounters on her way share different means of dealing with her; and she of them. She becomes her own individual, with a strong will and a determination to lead her life as she sees fit. As with many of Ms. Burt's stories, The Branding Iron is filled with unexpected surprises at each turn. (Summary by Roger Melin)

Genre(s): General Fiction

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 01 - Joan Reads by Firelight Roger Melin
00:14:38
Play 02 02 - Pierre Lays His Hand on a Heart Roger Melin
00:14:40
Play 03 03 - Two Pictures in the Fire Roger Melin
00:05:57
Play 04 04 - The Sin-Buster Roger Melin
00:11:25
Play 05 05 - Pierre Becomes Alarmed About His Property Roger Melin
00:15:10
Play 06 06 - Pierre Takes Steps to Preserve His Property Roger Melin
00:13:26
Play 07 07 - The Judgement of God Roger Melin
00:08:23
Play 08 08 - Delirium Roger Melin
00:07:14
Play 09 09 - Dried Rose-Leaves Roger Melin
00:18:00
Play 10 10 - Prosper Comes to a Decision Roger Melin
00:13:18
Play 11 11 - The Whole Duty of Woman Roger Melin
00:17:13
Play 12 12 - A Matter of Taste Roger Melin
00:13:57
Play 13 13 - The Training of a Leopardess Roger Melin
00:06:49
Play 14 14 - Joan Runs Away Roger Melin
00:18:03
Play 15 15 - Nerves and Intuition Roger Melin
00:11:26
Play 16 16 - The Tall Child Roger Melin
00:15:11
Play 17 17 - Concerning Marriage Roger Melin
00:29:32
Play 18 18 - A Wild Cat Roger Melin
00:14:35
Play 19 19 - Morena's Wife Roger Melin
00:13:43
Play 20 20 - Jane Roger Melin
00:19:14
Play 21 21 - Flight Roger Melin
00:14:02
Play 22 22 - Luck's Play Roger Melin
00:22:35
Play 23 23 - Joan and Prosper Roger Melin
00:16:16
Play 24 24 - Aftermath Roger Melin
00:18:34
Play 25 25 - Against the Bars Roger Melin
00:13:40
Play 26 26 - Gray Envelopes Roger Melin
00:29:48
Play 27 27 - The Spider Roger Melin
00:17:07
Play 28 28 - The Clean Wild Thing Roger Melin
00:28:13
Play 29 29 - The Leopardess Roger Melin
00:25:27
Play 30 30 - The End of the Trail Roger Melin
00:14:12