This historically based fictional novel tells on a pair of working
cowmen and their exploits in the American old west. This story
chronicles a veteran cowhand, Patrick O'Connor, (Ornery) and his
tenderfoot saddle partner, Francis Slimmery, (Slim), and how they
made their way west to come into the steady employment of the ranch
known as the, "O U T (Oh-Ewe-Tee) Spread." Further told is how the
two main characters come to deal with life, contending; with their
critters (cows), the elements of nature, the lay of the land,
outlaws, wildlife, their friends, calico-friends, and each other,
all the while toiling to tame their corner of the prairie west.
Conveyed are the simple, but oft' humorous and life like escapades
of these two laboring cow-saddlers, as they commence to ply their
cow craft for the "brand." The setting for these accounts is far
less fictional, and transpires on the very real North American
frontier, circa 1880's. Told about as well is the time-honored
cowboy code, one pervasive to the people of this era and played out
by the two central figures. These tales dabble in the daily deeds,
trials, and tribulations of nearly every aspect of a cowman's
existence during that period. The anecdotal activities are set to
expose the full range of endeavors, from the slow and arduous
boredom of ranch chores, to the split second moments of
hair-raising and life-threatening perils oft' encountered along the
trails. The chapters in this story are intended to rekindle the
feeling of an old west evening around the campfire, filled with
tales of cowboy adventures, escapades packed with; love and luck,
kinship and hardship, calamity and triumph, wisdom and
self-exploration, all via the exploitsof these two saddleback
heroes and their friends. All this, and shared in the old-fashioned
American story-telling tradition.
General
Imprint: |
Authorhouse
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
February 2009 |
First published: |
February 2009 |
Authors: |
Montana Kid Hammer
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Dimensions: |
152 x 229 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - With printed dust jacket / With dust jacket
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Pages: |
224 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4389-1998-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Westerns
Promotions
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LSN: |
1-4389-1998-0 |
Barcode: |
9781438919980 |
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