The golden west boys, "Injun" and "Whitey": a story of adventure by William S. Hart
"The Golden West Boys, 'Injun' and 'Whitey': A Story of Adventure" by William S. Hart is a children's adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a young boy named Alan "Whitey" Sherwood, who is excited at the prospect of moving to Montana after inheriting a ranch from his uncle. Along with his father, he embarks on a journey filled with the allure of the Wild West, hunting, and
encounters with Indians, as he learns about life in a new and rugged environment. At the start of the novel, Whitey celebrates the news of his imminent adventure to the West, where he fantasizes about becoming a cowboy and having thrilling encounters with Native Americans and grizzly bears. We see his personality attachment to traditional Western tropes, leading to humorous misunderstandings about Native American culture and wildlife. Moreover, the beginning establishes Whitey’s excitement and eagerness for adventure as he prepares for the journey with the help of his friends and family, which provides a glimpse into the values of bravery and friendship that will be explored throughout the story. The opening captures both a sense of adventure and humor, setting the stage for the rich experiences that lie ahead in the Wild West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
The golden west boys, "Injun" and "Whitey": a story of adventure
Original Publication
United States: Houghton Mifflin Company,1919.
Series Title
Boys' golden west series
Credits
Mary Meehan and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive).
Reading Level
Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
