The Lone Star Rush (1901)

By Edmund Mitchell

Book Overview

The Lone Star Rush is a novel written by Edmund Mitchell and first published in 1901. The book is set in Texas during the late 19th century and tells the story of a young man named John Harriott who moves to the Lone Star State in search of fortune and adventure.John quickly becomes caught up in the excitement of the Texas oil boom, and he soon finds himself embroiled in a dangerous game of greed and deception. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful young woman named Nellie, a ruthless oil baron named Jim Hogg, and a group of roughneck oil workers who become his closest friends.As John navigates the treacherous waters of the oil industry, he must also confront his own inner demons and come to terms with the choices he has made in his life. The Lone Star Rush is a thrilling tale of love, ambition, and betrayal, set against the backdrop of one of the most exciting periods in American history.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: 1120766575
• ISBN13: 9781120766571
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"