02186cam a22003493u 4500 42562 UtSlPG 20260610133956.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Bennett, Henry Holcomb, 1863-1924 Mason of Bar X Ranch Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-04-20 Produced by Roger Frank and Sue Clark "Mason of Bar X Ranch" by Henry Holcomb Bennett is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Jack Mason, a young man from New York who, following a series of scandals and disappointing behavior, is sent to work on a ranch in Nevada by his father, the president of a bank. The novel delves into Jack's challenges as he adapts to the rugged life on the ranch, encounters colorful characters, and navigates romantic tensions, particularly with Josephine, the ranch owner's daughter. The opening portion of the novel introduces Jack Mason as he deals with an impending confrontation with his father about his reckless lifestyle. After an uncomfortable meeting, Jack learns he must leave for Bar X Ranch in Nevada to prove himself. As he travels to the ranch, he meets his father's acquaintances from the ranch, including the lively characters who work there. We see Jack's initial struggles with adapting to the cowboy lifestyle and his burgeoning interest in Josephine, setting the stage for conflict and adventure as he confronts both external threats and his own internal dilemmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Western stories Love stories Children of the rich -- Fiction Nevada -- Fiction Ranch life -- West (U.S.) -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42562 83401 83401