Ranson's Folly (1902)

By Richard Harding Davis

Book Overview

Ranson's Folly is a novel written by Richard Harding Davis and first published in 1902. The story follows the adventures of a wealthy young man named Ranson, who decides to leave his privileged life behind and embark on a journey to the American West. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful young woman named Barbara, a group of outlaws, and a mysterious stranger known only as ""The Man from Montana.""As Ranson travels deeper into the wilderness, he becomes increasingly drawn to the rugged, untamed landscape and the freedom it represents. However, he soon discovers that the West is a dangerous place, and he must use all of his wits and resources to survive. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about courage, loyalty, and the true meaning of freedom.Ranson's Folly is a classic adventure story that captures the spirit of the American West in the early 20th century. It is a tale of romance, danger, and self-discovery that will appeal to readers of all ages. With its vivid descriptions of the Western landscape and its colorful cast of characters, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves a good adventure story.With Illustrations By Frederic Remington, Walter Appleton Clark, Howard Chandler Christy, E. M. Ashe And F. Dorr Steele.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: 1437133320
• ISBN13: 9781437133325
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"