The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains

The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains - Hardcover

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The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains - Hardcover

The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains - Hardcover

by Owen Wister
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Book Overview

by Owen Wister (Author)

Set against the backdrop of the Wyoming Territory, Owen Wister's "The Virginian: A Horseman Of The Plains" is a classic of Western literature and a timeless romance. This meticulously prepared reprint offers readers a journey into the heart of the Old West, where rugged landscapes meet enduring human passions.

Explore the vast plains and experience a world defined by honor, courage, and the code of the West. Wister's powerful narrative captures the spirit of a bygone era, vividly depicting the challenges and triumphs of life on the frontier. This edition preserves the authentic voice of the original, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the beauty and hardship of the American West. A foundational work in the Western genre, "The Virginian" remains a compelling story of love and adventure.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Number of Pages: 306
Dimensions: 0.75 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN
Publication Date: March 28, 2025
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Virginian
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 6.3
Point Value: 21
ISBN9781022984615
Author Owen Wister
PublisherAnson Street Press
GenreLiterature
FormatHardcover
PublishedMarch 2025
LanguageENG- English
Pages306
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceTeens & young adults
Print SizeStandard Print

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Owen Wister (1860-1938) was born in Philadelphia and raised in Germantown, Pennsylvania. At age 25, he spent a summer in Wyoming on the advice of his physician. Encouraged by his friend from Harvard, Theodore Roosevelt, he later wrote about his experiences and observations of the American West. His greatest success came in 1902 with the publication of The Virginian, which was a bestseller for months and would be dramatized and filmed numerous times.

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