The Great Cattle Trial (1894)

By Edward S. Ellis

Book Overview

The Great Cattle Trial is a historical novel written by Edward Sylvester Ellis and published in 1894. The story is set in the American West during the late 1800s and follows the trial of a group of cowboys accused of stealing cattle. The main character, Jack Holloway, is a young cowboy who is falsely accused of the crime and must fight to clear his name. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a sharpshooting female rancher and a corrupt sheriff. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of the Western landscape and its portrayal of the cattle industry during this time period. It also touches on themes of justice, loyalty, and the struggle between law and order in a lawless land. The Great Cattle Trial is a classic of Western literature and a must-read for fans of the genre.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: 1166186377
• ISBN13: 9781166186371
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"