Lucky: A Tale Of The Western Prairie (1895)

By Eva Bell Botsford

Book Overview

Lucky: A Tale Of The Western Prairie is a novel written by Eva Bell Botsford and published in 1895. The story is set in the American West during the late 1800s and follows the adventures of a young boy named Lucky. Lucky is an orphan who is taken in by a kind-hearted rancher named Mr. Grayson. Lucky quickly becomes a part of the family and learns the ways of ranch life.The novel is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and perseverance. Lucky faces many challenges as he grows up on the prairie, including a dangerous encounter with a mountain lion and a run-in with a group of hostile Native Americans. Through it all, Lucky remains determined to prove himself as a capable and responsible young man.The book also touches on the relationships between settlers and Native Americans during this time period. Botsford portrays the Native Americans as complex characters with their own beliefs and traditions, rather than simply as villains or obstacles for Lucky to overcome.Overall, Lucky: A Tale Of The Western Prairie is a classic adventure story that captures the spirit of the American West. It is a timeless tale of courage, perseverance, and the importance of family and community.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: 1166962474
• ISBN13: 9781166962470
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"