Owen Wister

Padre Ignacio or The Song of Temptation is a novel written by Owen Wister. The story revolves around a young American man named John Dumont, who travels to Mexico to escape his mundane life and find adventure. He meets Padre Ignacio, a charismatic and mysterious priest, who takes him under his wing and introduces him to the vibrant culture of Mexico. However, John soon discovers that Padre Ignacio has a dark past and is struggling with his own demons. As John becomes more involved in Padre Ignacio's life, he is forced to confront his own temptations and desires. The novel explores themes of morality, faith, and redemption, as the characters grapple with their own inner demons. With vivid descriptions of Mexico and its people, Padre Ignacio or The Song of Temptation is a captivating and thought-provoking read. This Is A New Release Of The Original 1900 Edition. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Virginian is a classic Western novel written by Owen Wister and first published in 1902. Set in Wyoming in the late 1800s, the novel follows the story of an unnamed cowboy, known only as the Virginian, who works on a ranch and becomes involved in a range war between cattle ranchers and sheepherders. The novel is written in the first person, with the Virginian serving as the narrator. Through his eyes, the reader is introduced to a cast of colorful characters, including his best friend, Steve, and his love interest, Molly Starkwood. The novel explores themes such as honor, loyalty, justice, and the struggle between civilization and the frontier. The Virginian is known for its vivid descriptions of the American West, its memorable characters, and its realistic portrayal of cowboy life. The novel has been adapted into numerous films and television shows, and it remains a beloved classic of Western literature. This Is A New Release Of The Original 1902 Edition. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

In this classic and timeless Western novel, The Virginian is a ranch hand at the Shiloh Ranch, located outside of Medicine Bow, Wyoming. He is described as a tall, dark, slim young giant, with a deep personality. His real name is never given. At first, he is only a worker, but halfway through the book, he is signed on as the full-time foreman. He is the Judge's most trusted worker. Several times throughout the book, he is offered the chance to run down his enemy, Trampas, behind his back, but each time he refuses the temptation. It is made clear that he will not use his official position as foreman to crush any of the lower workers. In the novel, one of the main plots is The Virginian's ongoing romance with Molly Wood, the local schoolteacher. Being from the East, she is not used to the wild west, but he plays a perfect gentleman to her, intending her to like him, and to "love him before we get through." Visit ladyvalkyrie.com for more Westerns and Other titles and Categories of books