02490cam a22003493u 4500 56717 UtSlPG 20260610134316.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Wister, Owen, 1860-1938 Members of the Family Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-03-10 Produced by Chuck Greif & The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Members of the Family" by Owen Wister is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work explores themes of Western life and identity through the experiences of its characters, particularly focusing on the humorous and insightful interactions among them in a frontier setting, bringing to life the essence of Western American culture. The opening features Scipio Le Moyne, a character who undergoes a comical and multifaceted journey, dealing with his own aspirations and mishaps in a world transitioning from the rugged individualism of the cowboy era. At the start of the novel, we meet Scipio Le Moyne, who is recovering from injuries sustained in a rodeo accident and is witfully musing over the complexities of communication and social interaction. His humorous conversations with a visiting friend known as the Virginian reveal his knack for storytelling and sharp observations about others, especially concerning a comical figure named Horacles. As Scipio recuperates, he wrestles with a mix of pride and insecurity about his place in this new and evolving Western society, all while building a tapestry of relationships that shape his journey. The engaging dynamics among characters provide a vivid window into life on the frontier, blending humor with underlying social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Western stories Cowboys -- Fiction Wyoming -- Fiction Ranch life -- Fiction Dunn, Harvey, 1884-1952 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56717 97548 97548