Cabin Fever
1918
Cabin Fever, written by B. M. Bower and first published in 1918, follows Bud Moore, an ex-cow-puncher struggling with the psychological strains of domestic life after moving away from the open range. The narrative explores themes of discontentment and adaptation as Bud grapples with feelings of isolation and frustration in his new role as a husband and father. His journey leads him through a series of misadventures, highlighting the transformative effects of a life constrained by domesticity and the yearning for freedom.
