Project Gutenberg 2004-06-30 Public domain in the USA. 249 Adams, Andy 1859 1935 Wells Brothers: The Young Cattle Kings Charlie Kirschner and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "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.) Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Historical fiction Western stories Ranch life -- Fiction PS Text Western Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: American Literature 461571 2025-08-05T16:54:51.586277 text/html 436836 2024-10-28T19:51:57 text/html 1248060 2025-08-05T16:54:56.531810 application/epub+zip 1254440 2025-08-05T16:54:52.271302 application/epub+zip 241983 2025-08-05T16:54:51.896325 application/epub+zip 1487315 2025-08-05T16:55:00.184766 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1458199 2025-08-05T16:54:56.129768 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 372476 2022-09-06T22:31:19.807963 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 444554 2025-08-05T16:54:51.009317 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 424705 2024-10-28T19:51:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17066 2025-08-05T16:55:00.352763 application/rdf+xml 12321 2025-08-05T16:54:51.987293 image/jpeg 2109 2025-08-05T16:54:51.942286 image/jpeg 1297722 2025-08-05T16:54:51.652293 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia