Brushland

By John Darby

Book Overview

Brushland is a novel written by John Darby and published in the year 1882. The story is set in the American West during the late 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Jack Ransom. Jack is a poor farmer who lives in the brushland, a vast area of wild and uncultivated land. He dreams of a better life and decides to leave his home and travel west to seek his fortune.Along the way, Jack encounters a variety of characters, including cowboys, Native Americans, and outlaws. He also falls in love with a young woman named Mary, who is the daughter of a wealthy rancher. Jack's journey is fraught with danger and challenges, but he perseveres, determined to make a better life for himself and Mary.The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the American frontier. It vividly depicts the harsh realities of life in the West, including the struggles of farmers and the conflicts between settlers and Native Americans. The characters are well-developed and the plot is engaging, making Brushland a compelling read for fans of Western fiction.Overall, Brushland is a classic Western novel that captures the spirit of the American frontier and the struggles of those who sought to make a life there. It is a timeless tale of adventure, love, and perseverance that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1164592688
• ISBN13: 9781164592686
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"