Wild Mustard: A Seven Days Chronicle (1914)

By William Jasper Nicolls

Book Overview

Wild Mustard: A Seven Days Chronicle is a historical novel written by William Jasper Nicolls and first published in 1914. The book is set in the early 19th century and tells the story of a young man named Johnnie who travels to the American West in search of adventure and fortune. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters, including cowboys, Native Americans, and pioneers, and becomes embroiled in a series of adventures and conflicts.The novel is structured as a seven-day chronicle, with each chapter representing a day in Johnnie's journey. Through his experiences, the book explores themes of identity, morality, and the clash of cultures in the American West. The title, Wild Mustard, refers to the plant that grows abundantly in the region and serves as a metaphor for the untamed nature of the frontier.Overall, Wild Mustard: A Seven Days Chronicle is a vivid and engaging portrayal of life in the American West during a tumultuous period of history. It offers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by those who sought their fortunes in the untamed wilderness of the frontier.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: 1165790491
• ISBN13: 9781165790494
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"