The Lone Star (1907)

By Eugene P. Lyle

Book Overview

The Lone Star is a novel written by Eugene Percy Lyle Jr. and was published in 1907. The book is set in Texas during the late 19th century and tells the story of a young man named Jack Starleigh. Jack is the son of a wealthy rancher and has grown up with all the advantages that come with his family's wealth. However, Jack is restless and yearns for adventure.One day, Jack decides to leave his comfortable life behind and sets out to explore the rugged and dangerous landscape of Texas. Along the way, he encounters a cast of characters, including cowboys, outlaws, and Native Americans. Jack also falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Juanita, who is the daughter of a wealthy landowner.As Jack travels deeper into the heart of Texas, he begins to realize that the land he loves is in danger. The ranchers and farmers are being pushed out by large corporations who are taking over the land for their own profit. Jack decides to take a stand and fight for the rights of the people he has come to know and love.The Lone Star is a classic Western novel that explores themes of adventure, love, and the struggle for justice. Lyle Jr.'s writing captures the rugged beauty of the Texas landscape and brings to life a cast of colorful characters who are both heroic and flawed. The book is a must-read for fans of Western literature and anyone who loves a good adventure story.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: 116512856X
• ISBN13: 9781165128563
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 450 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"