02251cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000280011324500430014126400510018430000470023533600260028233700260030833800360033450000310037050800850040152012650048653400450175165300230179665300200181965300260183985600430186599900170190812791UtSlPG20260610133313.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aAdams, Andy,d1859-193510aWells Brothers: The Young Cattle Kings 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-06-30  aCharlie Kirschner and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Wells Brothers: The Young Cattle Kings" by Andy Adams is a novel published during the early 20th century that explores the challenges and adventures of young cattle ranchers in the American West. The story primarily follows Joel and Dell Wells, orphaned brothers who strive to establish their own ranching identity amid the backdrop of cattle drives and frontier life. The book delves into themes of resilience, community, and the complexities of starting anew in a harsh environment.  The opening of the novel introduces readers to the cattle trail in 1885, where the Wells brothers encounter Quince Forrest, a wounded drover who represents both a challenge and a turning point for them. A mishap during a playful scuffle leads to Forrest's injury and necessitates the boys' help. As they aid Forrest, their lives intertwine with his, offering insights into the tough realities of trail life and the prospect of claiming their own range. The brothers, faced with the responsibilities of caretaking and survival, quickly learn about the value of community support and the potential for success in the cattle industry. The chapter sets the stage for their journey towards independence and prosperity on the plains. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHistorical fiction  aWestern stories  aRanch life -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12791  c54185d54185