Owen Wister Bücher

The narrative follows Hank, a solitary man in the American West, as he navigates an unexpected bond with a determined woman. Through rich imagery and emotional storytelling, the book delves into themes of loneliness, love, and personal growth against the backdrop of the rugged frontier, highlighting both the harsh realities and tender moments of connection in Western life.

The book compiles a rich collection of primary sources, including pamphlets, speeches, essays, and personal memories from those close to Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States. Covering his presidency from 1869 to 1877, it offers unique insights into his life and leadership through the perspectives of his friends and contemporaries, providing a nuanced understanding of his legacy and the historical context of his time in office.

Owen Wister was a pivotal American writer whose narratives shaped the cowboy archetype and established foundational Western myths and themes. His influence extended beyond literature, impacting the portrayal of these themes in radio, television, and film, solidifying the cowboy's status as a cultural hero.

The book presents a culturally significant work that has been preserved to reflect its original form, including copyright references and library stamps. It serves as a valuable resource, contributing to the knowledge base of civilization. This reproduction aims to maintain authenticity, providing readers with a glimpse into the historical context and importance of the original artifact.

Set against the backdrop of the Johnson County War in 1890s Wyoming, the story follows a tall, honorable cowboy known as the Virginian. Through the eyes of an unnamed narrator, readers are introduced to the Virginian's encounters, including a conflict with the antagonist Trampas over a poker game. The novel explores themes of honor and chivalry, as the Virginian navigates the challenges of the untamed frontier while resisting the encroaching forces of civilization. Wister's work captures a nostalgic longing for the simpler, romanticized life of the Old West.

First published in 1902, The Virginian is the influential tale of cowpunchers of the Wyoming cattle country during the exciting 1870s and '80s. Rich in atmosphere and vernacular humour, the story is dominated by the romance between a handsome, heroic `Virginian' and Molly Wood, a pretty schoolteacher from Vermont. This edition includes Wister's neglected essay, `The Evolution of the Cow-Puncher' (1895), a revealing companion to a novel that has disturbing undercurrents.