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The Virginian is a classic Western novel written by Owen Wister and first published in 1902. Set in Wyoming in the late 1800s, the novel follows the story of an unnamed cowboy, known only as the Virginian, who works on a ranch and becomes involved in a range war between cattle ranchers and sheepherders.The novel is written in the first person, with the Virginian serving as the narrator. Through his eyes, the reader is introduced to a cast of colorful characters, including his best friend, Steve, and his love interest, Molly Starkwood. The novel explores themes such as honor, loyalty, justice, and the struggle between civilization and the frontier.The Virginian is known for its vivid descriptions of the American West, its memorable characters, and its realistic portrayal of cowboy life. The novel has been adapted into numerous films and television shows, and it remains a beloved classic of Western literature.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1902 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781494138202
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 524
  • Udgivet:
  • 29. marts 2014
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x29 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 866 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 13. december 2024
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The Virginian is a classic Western novel written by Owen Wister and first published in 1902. Set in Wyoming in the late 1800s, the novel follows the story of an unnamed cowboy, known only as the Virginian, who works on a ranch and becomes involved in a range war between cattle ranchers and sheepherders.The novel is written in the first person, with the Virginian serving as the narrator. Through his eyes, the reader is introduced to a cast of colorful characters, including his best friend, Steve, and his love interest, Molly Starkwood. The novel explores themes such as honor, loyalty, justice, and the struggle between civilization and the frontier.The Virginian is known for its vivid descriptions of the American West, its memorable characters, and its realistic portrayal of cowboy life. The novel has been adapted into numerous films and television shows, and it remains a beloved classic of Western literature.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1902 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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