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Grinnell, George Bird
1849
1938
Jack the Young Cowboy: An Eastern Boy's Experiance on a Western Round-up
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"Jack the Young Cowboy: An Eastern Boy's Experience on a Western Round-up" by George Bird Grinnell is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The story follows a young man named Jack Danvers as he embarks on a summer of cowboy life on a ranch in the American West. Filled with adventure and challenges, the book reveals the realities of cowboying, contrasting the romantic notions often held by outsiders with the laborious and sometimes harsh conditions of ranch life. The opening of the narrative introduces Jack as he prepares to join a round-up, sharing a glimpse of his transition from a pale boy from the East to a more robust young cowhand. As he sets out with a string of horses, we see his excitement for the journey ahead and the challenges he is about to face. Meanwhile, a significant disturbance unfolds at Powell's ranch involving an attempted robbery, leading to tension and confrontation that Jack will soon encounter. This sets the stage for a series of adventures and encounters that will shape Jack's experience as a cowboy, grounding the tale in the realities of life on the frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Western stories
Cowboys -- Juvenile fiction
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Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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