A Man In The Open (1912)

By Roger S. Pocock and Roger Pocock

Book Overview

A Man in the Open is a novel written by Roger S. Pocock and published in 1912. The story follows the life of a man named John Gavot, who is a cowboy in the American West. Gavot is a skilled horseman and a tough, independent individual who loves the freedom of the open range. The novel begins with Gavot working on a ranch in Montana, where he meets and falls in love with a young woman named Mary. However, their relationship is complicated by Gavot's commitment to the cowboy lifestyle and his reluctance to settle down. As the story progresses, Gavot faces a number of challenges, including a dangerous encounter with a group of outlaws and a devastating natural disaster. Through it all, he remains true to his values and his love for the open country. A Man in the Open is a classic Western novel that captures the spirit of the American frontier. It is a tale of adventure, romance, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. Pocock's vivid descriptions of the landscape and the characters make this a compelling read for fans of the genre.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164536761
• ISBN13: 9781164536765
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"