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The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains
by Wister, Owen
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- en
About this book
Creators: Owen Wister (1860-1938) "The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains" by Owen Wister is a novel published in 1902. Set in 1880s Wyoming Territory, it follows a mysterious ranch hand known only as the Virginian as he navigates life on a cattle ranch. He faces a dangerous enemy named Trampas, romances an Eastern schoolteacher unfamiliar with Western ways, and confronts difficult choices including the hanging of a close friend. This landmark work established the Western genre and introduced the iconic cowboy showdown to American literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 2152