Download or read book The Trail to Yesterday the Original Classic Western Novel written by Charles Alden Seltzer and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-04-25 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many disquieting thoughts oppressed Miss Sheila Langford as she halted her pony on the crest of a slight rise and swept the desolate and slumberous world with an anxious glance. Quite the most appalling of these thoughts developed from a realization of the fact that she had lost the trail. The whole categorical array of inconveniences incidental to traveling in a new, unsettled country paled into insignificance when she considered this horrifying and entirely unromantic fact. She was lost; she had strayed from the trail, she was alone and night was coming. She would not have cared so much about the darkness, for she had never been a coward, and had conditions been normal she would have asked nothing better than a rapid gallop over the dim plains. But as she drew her pony up on the crest of the rise a rumble of thunder reached her ears. Of course it would rain, now that she had lost the trail, she decided, yielding to a sudden, bitter anger. It usually did rain when one was abroad without prospect of shelter; it always rained when one was lost. Well, there was no help for it, of course, and she had only herself to blame for the blunder. For the other-not unusual-irritating details that had combined to place her in this awkward position she could blame, first Duncan, the manager of the Double R-who should have sent someone to meet her at the station; the station agent-who had allowed her to set forth in search of the Double R without a guide, -though even now, considering this phase of the situation, she remembered that the agent had told her there was no one to send-and certainly the desolate appearance of Lazette had borne out this statement; and last, she could blame the country itself for being an unfeatured wilderness. Something might be said in extenuation of the station agent's and the Double R manager's sins of omission, but without doubt the country was what she had termed it-an unfeatured wilderness. Her first sensation upon getting a view of the country had been one of deep disappointment. There was plenty of it, she had decided, -enough to make one shrink from its very bigness; yet because it was different from the land she had been accustomed to she felt that somehow it was inferior. Her father had assured her of its beauty, and she had come prepared to fall in love with it, but within the last half hour-when she had begun to realize that she had lost the trail-she had grown to hate it. She hated the desolation, the space, the silence, the arid stretches; she had made grimaces at the "cactuses" with their forbidding pricklers-though she could not help admiring them, they seemed to be the only growing thing in the country capable of defying the heat and the sun. Most of all she hated the alkali dust. All afternoon she had kept brushing it off her clothing and clearing it out of her throat, and only within the last half hour she had begun to realize that her efforts had been without result-it lay thick all over her; her throat was dry and parched with it, and her eyes burned.
Download or read book The Trail to Yesterday written by Charles Alden Seltzer and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-04-24 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This novel is set in the old American West and features a girl from the East and a man called Dakota from the old West. It is a tale of romance, intrigue and good versus evil, but in true novel style it is good that eventually triumphs.
Download or read book The Trail Horde the Original Classic Western Novel written by Charles Alden Seltzer and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There were fifty thousand acres within view of the ranchhouse-virgin grass land dotted with sage, running over a wide level, into little hills, and so on to an upland whose rise was so gradual that it could be seen only from a distance, best from the gallery of the ranchhouse. The first tang of autumn was in the sage-scented breeze that swept the county, and the tawny valley, basking in the warm sunlight that came down from a cloudless sky, showed its rugged beauty to advantage. Kane Lawler paused at the edge of the gallery and filled his lungs from the sage-laden breeze, and then wheeled to face his mother. She smiled at him. "Have you seen Ruth Hamlin lately, Kane?" Lawler's lips opened, then closed again, tightly. And by that token Mrs. Lawler knew that something Kane had been on the point of saying never would be said. For she knew her son as no other person in the country knew him. Kane Lawler was big. From the broad shoulders that bulged the gray flannel shirt, down the yellow corduroy trousers that encased his legs to the tops of the boots with their high heels and dull-roweled spurs, Lawler looked what he was, a man who asked no favors of his kind.
Download or read book THE TRAIL TO YESTERDAY THE RANGE BOSS WEST Western Classics Series written by Charles Alden Seltzer and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-03-20 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully crafted ebook: “THE TRAIL TO YESTERDAY + THE RANGE BOSS + WEST! (Western Classics Series)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Trail to Yesterday – Sheila Langford is a young woman from Albany who went on a journey to the West to find a Double R ranch that her stepfather bought. She got lost in a cold rainy night, only to be rescued by a brute stranger called simply Dakota, thus making an unusual bond between two completely different characters. The Range Boss – Ruth Harkness of Poughkeepsie is chosen to be the new owner of the Flying W ranch, by the decision of her uncle Bill. On her way to the West Ruth is saved from a mired buckboard by Rex Randerson, and she picks him to be her new range boss. Although Ruth is promised to another man, Rex falls in love with her and becomes her guardian. West! – Josephine Hamilton is a New York City woman on a long journey to visit her friend Betty Lowson at her ranch. She never saw cowboys before, nor did she experienced the western style of living, so she was quite shocked when she met two of the toughest men around, “Satan” Lattimer and “Steel” Brannon. Each of them will influence her in certain way as she is about to sense the taste of the true West. Charles Alden Seltzer (1875-1942) was a prolific American author of western novels. He wrote his westerns from the experience of living on his uncle's ranch in New Mexico. Seltzer's best works include The Two-Gun Man, The Boss of the Lazy Y, Drag Harlan and West. Many of his novels were turned into Hollywood movies.
Download or read book The Last Trail RGV Old West Classic Western Novel written by Zane Grey and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-02 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twilight of a certain summer day, many years ago, shaded softly down over the wild Ohio valley bringing keen anxiety to a traveler on the lonely river trail. He had expected to reach Fort Henry with his party on this night, thus putting a welcome end to the long, rough, hazardous journey through the wilderness; but the swift, on-coming dusk made it imperative to halt. The narrow, forest-skirted trail, difficult to follow in broad daylight, apparently led into gloomy aisles in the woods. His guide had abandoned him that morning, making excuse that his services were no longer needed; his teamster was new to the frontier, and, altogether, the situation caused him much uneasiness.
Download or read book The Trail to Redemption A Classic Western Series written by B. N. Rundell and published by Wolfpack Publishing. This book was released on 2021-11-17 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A BRAND-NEW CLASSIC WESTERN SERIES FROM BEST-SELLING AUTHOR B.N. RUNDELL. Every time he squeezed the trigger, somebody died. He thought it was just the way of the war, but after taking a couple bullets and being mustered out, it continued. When he stood over the ashes of his family's farm and stared at their graves, the same bile rose in his throat, and he knew somebody was going to have to pay... and pay with their blood. This was to be the beginning of a blood hunt that would take Reuben Grundy across four states, pit him against renegade outlaws posing as the Home Guard for the north, the Bushwhackers of Captain Quantrill and the men in butternut and grey, as well as the mighty Pawnee of the plains. His father had taught young Reuben to never look for others to do what needs to be done, even if it means putting his life on the line. And Reuben would do just that, with his training as one of Berdan's Sharpshooters at the outset of the war between the states, and his own time beside his father in the woods, Reuben was destined to become one of the most feared hunters of the plains. Whether it was for man or beast, when his sights settled on the target, death was sure to follow.
Download or read book The Last Trail RGV Old West Classic Western Novel Large Print written by Zane Grey and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-02 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twilight of a certain summer day, many years ago, shaded softly down over the wild Ohio valley bringing keen anxiety to a traveler on the lonely river trail. He had expected to reach Fort Henry with his party on this night, thus putting a welcome end to the long, rough, hazardous journey through the wilderness; but the swift, on-coming dusk made it imperative to halt. The narrow, forest-skirted trail, difficult to follow in broad daylight, apparently led into gloomy aisles in the woods. His guide had abandoned him that morning, making excuse that his services were no longer needed; his teamster was new to the frontier, and, altogether, the situation caused him much uneasiness.
Download or read book The Range Boss The Trail To Yesterday West 3 Westerns in One Edition written by Charles Alden Seltzer and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-22 with total page 641 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Range Boss – Ruth Harkness of Poughkeepsie is chosen to be the new owner of the Flying W ranch, by the decision of her uncle Bill. On her way to the West Ruth is saved from a mired buckboard by Rex Randerson, and she picks him to be her new range boss. Although Ruth is promised to another man, Rex falls in love with her and becomes her guardian. The Trail to Yesterday – Sheila Langford is a young woman from Albany who went on a journey to the West to find a Double R ranch that her stepfather bought. She got lost in a cold rainy night, only to be rescued by a brute stranger called simply Dakota, thus making an unusual bond between two completely different characters. West! – Josephine Hamilton is a New York City woman on a long journey to visit her friend Betty Lowson at her ranch. She never saw cowboys before, nor did she experienced the western style of living, so she was quite shocked when she met two of the toughest men around, "Satan" Lattimer and "Steel" Brannon. Each of them will influence her in certain way as she is about to sense the taste of the true West. Charles Alden Seltzer (1875-1942) was a prolific American author of western novels. He wrote his westerns from the experience of living on his uncle's ranch in New Mexico. Seltzer's best works include The Two-Gun Man, The Boss of the Lazy Y, Drag Harlan and West. Many of his novels were turned into Hollywood movies.
Download or read book The Log of a Cowboy written by Andy Adams and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fictionalized account of an 1882 cattle drive from Texas to the Blackfoot Agency in Montana.
Download or read book The Trail Horde written by Charles Alden Seltzer and published by Kessinger Publishing. This book was released on 2009-04 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Download or read book TRAIL DRIVER written by ZANE GREY. and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2023 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Great Western Special Three Complete Western Novels V1 written by Charles Alden Seltzer and published by . This book was released on 2008-06-01 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Download or read book The Log of the Cowboy and Other Trail Tales 5 Western Novels in One Volume written by Andy Adams and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-16 with total page 1306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Andy Adams' 'The Log of the Cowboy and Other Trail Tales' is a collection of five western novels that captivate readers with their vivid portrayal of life on the open range. Written in a straightforward, no-nonsense style, Adams paints a realistic picture of the challenges and adventures faced by cowboys in the late 19th century. Each story is filled with action-packed scenes and authentic dialogues that transport readers back to the rugged frontier of the American West. This collection serves as a valuable literary contribution to the genre of western fiction, showcasing Adams' deep knowledge of cowboy life and the land they roamed. Andy Adams, a former cowboy himself, drew inspiration from his own experiences on the trail to write these timeless tales. His first-hand knowledge and love for the western way of life shine through in his writing, making his stories all the more engaging and authentic. Adams' dedication to preserving the history and spirit of the cowboy culture is evident in every page of this collection. For fans of western fiction and those interested in the romanticized portrayal of the American frontier, 'The Log of the Cowboy and Other Trail Tales' is a must-read. Andy Adams' masterful storytelling and genuine appreciation for cowboy life make this collection a true gem of the genre, offering readers a glimpse into a bygone era filled with adventure, danger, and camaraderie.
Download or read book The Log of a Cowboy written by Andy Adams and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-01-19 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Log of a Cowboy: A Narrative of the Old Trail Days Another vivid recollection of those boyhood days in Georgia was the return of my father from the army. The news Of Lee's surrender had reached us, and all of us watched for his coming. Though he was long delayed, when at last he did come rid ing home on a swallow-marked brown mule, he was a conquering hero to us children. We had never owned a horse, and he assured us that the animal was his own, and by turns set us on the tired mule's back. He explained to mother and us children how, though he was an infantryman, he came into possession of the animal. Now, however, with my mature years and knowledge of brands, I regret to state that the mule had not been condemned and was in the U. S. Brand. A story which Priest, The Rebel, once told me throws some light on the matter; he asserted that all good soldiers would steal. Can you take the city of St. Louis? Was asked of General Price. I don't know as I can take it, replied the general to his consulting supe riors, but if you will give me Louisiana troops, I '11 agree to steal it. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Trail to Revolution A Classic Western Series written by B. N. Rundell and published by Wolfpack Publishing. This book was released on 2022-02-16 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A CAPTIVATING, VIVID WESTERN CLASSIC - FOR FANS OF THE TRUE WILD WEST. They had flirted with the distant snowcapped mountains before but never had the opportunity to walk among them. Now with renewed determination, Reuben and his new bride, Elly, set out for those mountains. But the trail they traveled took them through the goldfields of the Pike's Peak Gold Rush of South Park, Colorado Territory. Evil was running rampant in the outlying areas of the mountain park and when mutilated and disfigured bodies began to litter the landscape from the mountains to the plains, the prospectors and settlers began to let fear rule their lives. When the supposed killers were finally identified, Reuben joined the posse, not to catch the killers, but to prevent a lawless lynching of possibly innocent travelers. Chosen as a scout to team up with a wily old mountain man, Reuben and his partner would be confronted by a rampaging Ute war party, chase down the bloody killers, and confront those that would take law into their own hands. When blood covered the land, something had to be done, and Reuben could be the man to do it. And all in the middle of God's Country.
Download or read book Western Classics Ultimate Collection Historical Novels Adventures Action Romance Novels written by Owen Wister and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-30 with total page 866 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully edited collection of adventure novels & western classics has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Owen Wister is an American writer and "father" of western fiction. When he started writing, he naturally inclined towards fiction set on the western frontier. Wister's most famous work remains the novel The Virginian, set in the Wild West. It describes the life of a cowboy who is a natural aristocrat, set against a highly mythologized version of the Johnson County War and taking the side of the large land owners. The Virginian paved the way for many more westerns by such authors as Zane Grey, Louis L'Amour, and several others. It is also widely regarded as being the first cowboy novel. Table of Contents: Lin McLean The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains Red Man and White Red Man and White Little Big Horn Medicine Specimen Jones The Serenade At Siskiyuo The General's Bluff Salvation Gap The Second Missouri Compromise La Tinaja Bonita A Pilgrim on the Gila The Jimmyjohn Boss A Kinsman of Red Cloud Sharon's Choice Napoleon Shave-Tail Twenty Minutes for Refreshments The Promised Land Hank's Woman Padre Ignacio: or, the Song of Temptation
Download or read book The Log of a Cowboy written by andy adams and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-07-09 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Log of a Cowboy andy adams The Log of a Cowboy is an account of a five-month drive of 3,000 cattle from Brownsville, Texas, to Montana in 1882 along the Great Western Cattle Trail. Although the book is fiction, it is firmly based on Adams's own experiences on the trail, and it is considered by many to be the best account of cowboy life in literature. Adams was disgusted by the unrealistic cowboy fiction being published in his day; The Log of a Cowboy was his response. It is still in print, and even modern reviewers consider it a compelling classic. The Chicago Herald said: "As a narrative of cowboy life, Andy Adams' book is clearly the real thing. It carries its own certificate of authentic first-hand experience on every page." We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.
