Eben Holden

"Eben Holden, a homely retired man, is the hero of the story and he is the archetype of 'the wise old man.' He is practical, able, kind, unselfish, full of good humour and optimistic--everyone loves and trusts him. The story chronicles the flight of Eben Holden and young Bill from Vermont to Paradise Valley and his role in Bill's childhood and coming of age in the Brower household. It is also about the coursthip of Bill and Hope Brower."--back cover.