| Author |
Wister, Owen, 1860-1938 |
| Title |
The Jimmyjohn Boss, and Other Stories
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The Jimmyjohn boss -- A kinsman of Red Cloud -- Sharon's choice -- Napoleon Shave-Tail -- Twenty minutes for refreshments -- The promised land -- Hank's woman -- Padre Ognazio
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| Credits |
Produced by Bill Brewer, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Jimmyjohn Boss and Other Stories" by Owen Wister is a collection of narratives written during the late 19th century that captures the essence of life in the American West. The stories provide vivid depictions of characters navigating the challenges and moral complexities of frontier life, with a focus on themes such as loyalty, ambition, and the rugged individualism often associated with the region. The main character introduced is Dean Drake, a young man being appointed as a superintendent at a ranch, who must learn to manage the unruly cowboys under his command. The opening of the book presents a lively interaction between Dean Drake and his employer, Max Vogel, as they prepare for Drake's new role at the Malheur Agency ranch. Vogel is depicted as a robust and jovial cattleman with a keen eye for talent, who entrusts the young Drake with significant responsibilities despite his youth and inexperience. Their humorous banter reveals the dynamics of their relationship while foreshadowing the challenges Drake will face in managing his team of cowboys, especially given the ban on whiskey and the expectations of authority he must uphold. The narrative sets the tone for a story about growing up and finding one's place in a wild and unpredictable world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Western stories
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| Subject |
Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
West (U.S.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1390 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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