Tales from the X-bar Horse Camp: The Blue-Roan "Outlaw" and Other Stories

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Barnes, Will C. (Will Croft), 1858-1936.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

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.)

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.

Credits:

Produced by Paul Clark, sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2012-12-01