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A Tale of the Western Plains by G. A. Henty

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031474
ISBN
9780486452616
Grade 3-AD
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A Tale of the Western Plains by G. A. Henty
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This novel follows Hugh Tunstall, an English boy who goes to Texas to experience the lawlessness of the West. - and experience it he does, working on a cattle ranch, encountering hostile Indians, chasing kidnappers, and more in this tale of gunfights, roundups, and daring rescues. This is a Dover unabridged republication of Redskin and Cowboy: A Tale of the Western Plains, which was published in 1891. A great novel about the early days of the American frontier. 344 pgs, pb.

Publisher's Description of A Tale of the Western Plains by G. A. Henty
G. A. Henty has a wonderful talent for combining history and fiction for children. In this thrilling adventure story, he transports young readers back to the early days of the American frontier with a narrative that's as educational as it is exciting. His rip-roaring story follows the exploits of Hugh Tunstall, a young English lad who leaves England for Texas, where he experiences, firsthand, the lawlessness of the Far West. Facing the challenges of life in an untamed wilderness, Hugh finds work on a cattle ranch, encounters hostile Indians, and chases kidnappers. The absorbing narrative also offers authentic accounts of mining camps, lumberjacking, cattle ranching, and trapping, with some riveting scenes of gunfights, wildfires, horse races, roundups, and daring rescues thrown in for good measure.
A treat for adventure-loving readers everywhere, this rousing tale will be welcomed by Henty fans of all ages.
Reprint of the Blackie & Son, Ltd., Glasgow, 1891 edition.
Category Description for Historical Novels by G. A. Henty

Adventure stories don't get any better than this! Plus, the reader is drinking in history without even trying! Even though G. A. Henty authored these books in the late 19th century, and the stories are set hundreds of years before that, the tales he tells are timeless. Bravery, chivalry, heroism, leadership, faithfulness, determination and wisdom abound in these reprints. In some of the stories, the advance or defense of Christianity is also an important part of the story. These books were originally written for boys, but anyone young or old who enjoys a good adventure story will want to read these. Available in hardbound, softcover and "featherweight" (mass market) editions.

Please note that we offer Henty books from two different publishers. We are listing them chronologically regardless of publisher. The hardcovers and softcovers differ in price between the publishers, so they are marked as being either Oregon Institute (O) or Library & Educational Services (L).

We also offer audios from two different companies. Please see descriptions for these products directly after all of the Henty novels.

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Product Format:Softcover Book
Grades:3-AD
Brand:Dover Publications
Author:Henty
ISBN:9780486452616
Length in Inches:8.25
Width in Inches:5.25
Height in Inches:0.5
Weight in Pounds:0.7
Ages:9 - 12
Edition:Illustrated
Illustrated by:Alfred Pearse
Pages:344
Publication Date:9/6/2013
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