Cattle Brands: A Collection of Western Camp-Fire Stories: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Cattle Brands: A Collection of Western Camp-Fire Stories: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Cattle Brands: A Collection of Western Camp-Fire Stories is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Adams, Andy (1859–1935).
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"Cattle Brands: A Collection of Western Camp-Fire Stories" by Andy Adams is a collection of short stories written during the early 20th century. The book revolves around the experiences and tales of cowboys in the American West, highlighting their adventures, challenges, and the camaraderie developed on the trail. The opening of the collection sets the scene with a detailed account of a cattle drive along the Old Western Trail, where a herd is delayed due to high waters and the impatience of the cattle owner, George Carter. The narrative introduces several characters, including Theodore Baughman, the foreman, who embodies the resilient and laid-back spirit of cowboys. As the men settle around a campfire, they share stories, including an engaging account of a bank robbery led by a corrupt marshal, which serves to emphasize themes of trust and betrayal within the rugged life of cattle ranching. The camaraderie and storytelling help illustrate the culture of the cowboy life, making the beginning both engaging and reflective of the era.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Cattle Brands: A Collection of Western Camp-Fire Stories
- Author credits: Adams, Andy (1859–1935)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Cowboys -- Fiction
- Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction
- Ranch life -- Fiction
- West (U.S.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
- Western stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Short Stories
- Western
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