Tales from the X-bar Horse Camp: The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories by Barnes
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About this eBook
| Author | Barnes, Will C. (Will Croft), 1858-1936 |
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| LoC No. | 20012600 |
| Title | Tales from the X-bar Horse Camp: The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Sunrise on the desert (poem) -- The blue-roan "outlaw" -- Campin' out -- Popgun plays Santa Claus -- "Just regulars" -- The stampede on the Turkey Track range -- The Navajo turquoise ring -- An Arizona etude --Stutterin' Andy -- The passing of Bill Jackson -- The tenderfoot from Yale -- "Dummy" -- The mummy from the Grand Cañon -- Jumping at conclusions -- Lost in the Petrified Forest -- "Camel huntin'" -- The Trinidad kid -- "Pablo" -- The shooting up of Horse Head. |
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| Summary | "Tales from the X-bar Horse Camp: The Blue-Roan 'Outlaw' and Other Stories" by Will C. Barnes is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This work presents a gripping portrayal of life in the American West, especially through the lens of cowboy culture and the challenges of ranching. The title story introduces the blue-roan outlaw, a notable steed that becomes emblematic of both freedom and the brutal realities faced by cattle in the range. The opening of the book sets the stage with a vivid depiction of ranch life, beginning with a pair of cowboys as they track a blue-roan cow. It quickly immerses the reader in the details of cattle herding and the bond between the cowboys and the animals they manage. The narrative is rich with local color and brings to life the relationship between humans and nature, presenting themes of survival, instinct, and the relentless pursuit of both success and companionship in a harsh environment. This initial glimpse into the protagonists' world hints at further adventures and character-driven tales that showcase the beauty and struggles of life on the range. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Horses -- Fiction |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41529 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 184 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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