Doubleday, Russell 1872-1949 creator MacDonald, Janet Seton, Ernest Thompson 1860-1946 text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Cattle-Ranch to College: The True Tale of a Boy's Adventures in the Far West" by Russell Doubleday is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This narrative recounts the authentic experiences of a boy growing up in the American West, highlighting his various adventures, trials, and the lifestyle of that era, particularly concerning cattle ranching and the interaction with Native Americans. The opening portion of the book introduces a frontier town called Bismarck, where a cattleman named Harry Hodson warns the townspeople of an impending attack by a group of hostile Indians. As the men prepare for possible conflict, the narrative explores the dynamics of frontier life, the sense of urgency among the inhabitants, and the discussion among ranchers regarding the threat posed by native tribes. Characters such as Sheriff Mackenzie emerge as leaders during the crisis, and we see the interaction between adults and their children, including young boys John and Ben Worth, who are depicted as resourceful and familiar with the harsh realities of frontier existence. Through a blend of suspense and historical context, the opening sets the stage for a compelling tale of courage and adventure in a rapidly changing landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-05-29 Produced by David Edwards, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction Hunting -- Juvenile fiction Parent and child -- Juvenile fiction Cowboys -- Juvenile fiction Cattle -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified 99004905 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39850 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39850 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133919.0 39850