The Land Claimers (1911)

By John Fleming Wilson

Book Overview

The Land Claimers is a historical novel written by John Fleming Wilson and published in 1911. The story is set in the American West during the late 1800s and follows the lives of two families, the Vances and the Rileys, as they struggle to claim and hold onto their land amidst the chaos of the frontier.The novel begins with the arrival of the Vances in the town of Rawhide, where they plan to settle and start a new life. However, they soon find themselves in conflict with the powerful Riley family, who are determined to take over the Vances' land by any means necessary.As tensions rise between the two families, the story explores themes of greed, violence, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving landscape. Along the way, the characters face numerous challenges, including droughts, floods, and attacks by bandits and hostile Native American tribes.Despite the hardships they face, the Vances and the Rileys remain determined to claim their land and build a better future for themselves and their families. Through their struggles and triumphs, The Land Claimers offers a vivid and compelling portrait of life on the American frontier and the enduring spirit of the pioneers who carved out a new world from the wilderness.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: 1437309968
• ISBN13: 9781437309966
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"