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Highlights
- A novel about a cowboy in the early 20th century.
- Author(s): Harold Bell Wright
- 352 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Classics
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Book Synopsis
A novel about a cowboy in the early 20th century. Set on a ranch in Arizona, this story follows a cultured gentleman on his quest to become a true man. He soon discovers the cowboy way of life by training for a rodeo, chasing wild horses, and branding cattle. Humorous scenarios, suspense, and romance fill the pages of this book.
From the Back Cover
This classic Western story takes place on a cattle ranch. When a mysterious stranger comes walking into town seeking employment at the Cross-Triangle Ranch, life changes for these simple country folk. The stranger goes by the name Honorable Patches, and throughout the book, his tumultuous past and his intentions for coming out West are revealed. Patches is put to the test many times by the other employees including the caretaker, Phil Acton, and the owner, Dean Baldwin. As Patches continues to prove his worth, the ranch employees learn the importance of a natural life and its role in what it means to be a man.
Harold Bell Wright (1872-1944) was a Disciples of Christ minister. He traveled extensively and wrote about the goodness of mankind. After authoring That Printer of Udell's-a book that inspired Ronald Reagan-he wrote The Shepherd of the Hills, which has sold more than one million copies. Wright's ongoing battle with tuberculosis led him to settle in Imperial Valley, California, where he wrote The Winning of Barbara Worth. The following books are published by Pelican as a set: A Harold Bell Wright Trilogy: The Shepherd of the Hills, The Calling of Dan Matthews, and God and the Groceryman.