The Man from Bar 20: A Story of the Cow Country by Clarence Edward Mulford
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| Author | Mulford, Clarence Edward, 1883-1956 |
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| Illustrator | Schoonover, Frank E., 1877-1972 |
| LoC No. | 27007326 |
| Title | The Man from Bar 20: A Story of the Cow Country |
| Alternate Title | The Man from Bar Twenty |
| Alternate Title | The Man from Bar-20 |
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| Summary | "The Man from Bar 20: A Story of the Cow Country" by Clarence Edward Mulford is a novel written in the late 19th century. This story is set in the rugged terrain of the American West, centering around cowboys and the challenges of life on the range. The main character, Johnny Nelson, is introduced as a skilled and witty cow-puncher who is looking to carve out his own adventure after becoming disenchanted with traditional ranching life. At the start of the story, Johnny rides through a wilderness setting while singing a cowboy lament, only to be nearly shot by an unseen assailant. This incident sets the tone for his adventures as he arrives in the small cow town of Hastings, where he encounters Pop Hayes, the proprietor of a local saloon. Conversations reveal that Johnny bears a strong resemblance to a local rancher named Logan, increasing the tension surrounding his arrival. As the narrative unfolds, we see Johnny deftly navigate his new environment, preparing for both prospecting and dealing with potential threats, primarily from rustlers. His story of seeking fortune and excitement amidst the backdrop of the American West promises a mix of adventure, humor, and character-driven drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Cassidy, Hopalong (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56154 |
| Release Date | Dec 10, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 110 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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