Once On The Summer Range (1918) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437124477)

Once On The Summer Range is a novel written by Francis Hill and first published in 1918. The story is set in the American West during the early 20th century and follows the life of a young cowboy named Bud. The novel is a coming-of-age tale that explores themes of love, loss, and the struggles of life on the range.Bud is a hardworking and dedicated cowboy who spends his summers herding cattle in the mountains. He is deeply in love with a local girl named Mary, but their relationship is complicated by their different social backgrounds. Despite the challenges they face, Bud and Mary try to make their relationship work, but tragedy strikes when Mary falls ill and dies.The novel also explores the relationships between the cowboys on the range, their struggles with loneliness and isolation, and the harsh realities of life in the rugged terrain of the West. Through Bud's experiences, the novel offers a vivid and realistic portrayal of the challenges faced by those who worked and lived in the American West during this time period.Overall, Once On The Summer Range is a classic Western novel that offers a compelling and poignant look at life on the range. With its rich characters and vivid descriptions of the American West, it is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of this iconic region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.

Author: Francis Hill
ISBN-10: 143712447X
ISBN-13: 9781437124477
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 348
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.03lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.72d