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A beautiful edition of the classic western 'The Orphan' by Clarence E. Mulford, author of the much-loved Hopalong Cassidy stories.

Clarence Edward Mulford was a 20th century American writer who was popular in his time for stories about the Wild West, and his Westerns are still popular today.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

MANY men swore that The Orphan was bad, and many swore profanely and with wonderful command of epithets because he was bad, but for obvious reasons that was as far as the majority went to show their displeasure. Those of the minority who had gone farther and who had shown their... Read Full Overview

Book Excerpt: ...a lean coyote loped past the point of intersection a moving object suddenly topped the skyline of the southern end of the sandhills to the east and sprang into sharp silhouette, paused for an instant on the edge of the range and then, plunging down into the shadows... Read Full Overview

The Orphan is a novel written by Clarence E. Mulford. The story revolves around a young boy named Bill, who is orphaned at a very young age and is forced to fend for himself on the streets of New York City. Bill is a tough and resilient character who learns to survive by his... Read Full Overview

The Orphan is a novel written by Clarence E. Mulford. The story revolves around a young boy named Jim who becomes an orphan after his father dies in a mining accident. With no one to look after him, Jim is sent to live with his uncle in a small town in the West. However, his... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

So Shields, upon hearing of The Orphan's latest manifestation of humor, appreciated the joke to the fullest extent and made up his mind to play a similar one on the frisky outlaw. He could not help but sympathize with The Orphan, because every man knew what pests the sheepmen... Read Full Overview

The Orphan is a tale that delves into the complexities of human nature and moral choices, set against the unforgiving backdrop of the Wild West. The narrative centers on a character who embodies both fear and disdain, yet beneath this hardened exterior lies the potential for... Read Full Overview

Experience the rugged frontier in Clarence E. Mulford's "The Orphan," a classic tale of the American West. Immerse yourself in a world of cowboys, adventure, and historical fiction, where the untamed landscape shapes destinies. This meticulously prepared print edition revives... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview