Daughter of the Land

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Ambition drives Kate Bates, the youngest child in a prosperous farming family, as she seeks to own her own land amidst gender biases. Designated as her mother's helper, she feels constrained while her brothers inherit property. Defying her family's expectations, she becomes a teacher with the support of her nephew and sister-in-law. Despite enduring a difficult marriage, Kate perseveres and ultimately fulfills her dream of acquiring a farm, leading her to personal happiness and independence.