The Broken Lance

By Herbert Quick

Book Overview

The Broken Lance is a historical fiction novel written by Herbert Quick. Set in the late 1800s in the American West, the story follows the life of a young man named Jim Traft, who is struggling to find his place in the world. Jim is the son of a wealthy rancher, but he feels disconnected from his family and their way of life. He is drawn to the rough and tumble world of cowboys and outlaws, and he longs to prove himself as a man.When Jim's father is killed in a tragic accident, Jim is forced to take over the family ranch. But he quickly learns that running a ranch is not as easy as it looks. He must deal with corrupt lawmen, hostile neighbors, and a drought that threatens to destroy his livelihood. As Jim struggles to keep his ranch afloat, he begins to question his own values and beliefs.The Broken Lance is a gripping tale of adventure, love, and betrayal. It explores the themes of family, loyalty, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. With vivid descriptions of the American West and a cast of memorable characters, this novel is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and westerns.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: 1432682784
• ISBN13: 9781432682781
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 564 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"