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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aAdams, Andy,
_d1859-1935
245 1 0 _aWells Brothers: The Young Cattle Kings
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-06-30
508 _aCharlie Kirschner and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aWestern stories
653 _aRanch life -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12791
999 _c54185
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