Tale of the Western Plains (Lost Classics Book Company) - Softcover

Henty, G. A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1890623008 ISBN 13: 9781890623005

Publisher: Applewood Books, 1901

Synopsis

In this story, Henty crafts a rousing adventure drawing on real-life cowboy stories. ?In treating cowboy life,? he tells us, ?indeed, it may well be said that truth is stranger than fiction.?

About this title

From the Publisher:

G. A. Henty's specialty was combining history and fiction for children. I A Tale of the Western Plains he crafts a rousing adventure story drawing on real life cowboy stories. "In treating cowboy life," Henty tells us, "indeed, it may well be said that truth is stranger than fiction." The result: a con't-put-it-down story that transports children back to the early days of the Wild West.

Like all G. A. Henty's fiction, A Tale of the Western Plains paints a picture of a world all children should know. A world where courage, daring, and virtue are all part of a young man's life--and are part of what made America great.

Recommended for Ages 10 and up.

From the Back Cover:

G. A Henty is a Victorian literary phenomenon whose 144 books and myriad short stories have long enthralled adults and children alike.George Grant

G. A Hentys specialty was combining history and fiction for children. In A Tale of the Western Plains the nineteenth century author crafts an exciting adventure story drawing on real life cowboy stories. In treating cowboy life, Henty tells us, indeed, it may well be said that truth is stranger than fiction. The result: a cant-put-it-down story that transports children back to the early days of the Wild West--

"Five hundred dollars reward. The above sum will be paid by James Campbell, attorney, San Fransisco, to any one who will give him information as to the whereabouts of William Tunstall, who was last heard of four years ago in California."

"A simple ad in a Sacramento paper. A simple ad that changes Bill Tunstalls life and the life of his young nephew, Hugh."

From California during the Gold Rush to the English countryside and its landed gentry and back to Americas vast land of cowboys and Indians, Hentys riproaring story follows Hugh Tunstalls exploits from England to the American West. Hughs exploits in America start in Texas where the lawlessness of the West rears its ugly head. Working on a cattle ranch . . . fighting Indians . . . chasing kidnappers all play a part in Hughs escapades in the West.

Valuable Bonus for Homeschoolers. Includes a Build-Your-Vocabulary Glossary of some 430 words and definitions. Each word is cross-referenced with its page number so children can easily go back and see how it is used in the story.

About this edition

• Publisher: Applewood Books
• Publication date: 1901
• ISBN 10: 1890623008
• ISBN 13: 9781890623005
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 444