Short Grass

By George W. Ogden

Book Overview

Short Grass is a novel written by George W. Ogden. The book is set in the American West during the late 1800s and follows the story of a young cowboy named Jack Summers. Jack is a skilled rider and ranch hand who is hired to work on a cattle drive from Texas to Montana. Along the way, he encounters a variety of challenges including harsh weather, dangerous terrain, and hostile Native American tribes.As Jack navigates these obstacles, he also struggles with personal demons from his past. He is haunted by the memory of his father, who was killed in a gunfight, and is determined to prove himself as a capable cowboy and a worthy successor to his father's legacy.Throughout the book, Jack forms close bonds with his fellow cowboys and learns valuable lessons about loyalty, courage, and perseverance. He also falls in love with a young woman named Sarah, who works as a cook on the cattle drive.Short Grass is a compelling and action-packed novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in the American West during a pivotal period in history. The book is filled with memorable characters, thrilling adventures, and poignant moments that will resonate with readers of all ages.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: 1419108417
• ISBN13: 9781419108419
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"