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A STRAIGHT DEAL OR THE ANCIENT GRUDGE IBD

KESSINGER PUBLISHING, LLC
04 / 2005
9781417983704
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Sinopsis

''A Straight Deal or The Ancient Grudge'' is a novel written by Owen Wister, published in 1920. The story is set in the American West during the early 1900s and follows the protagonist, a cowboy named Hugh Mottram. Mottram is a skilled and respected cowboy who is hired by a wealthy ranch owner, Colonel Sampson Buckner, to work on his ranch. However, Mottram soon discovers that Buckner is not the honorable man he appears to be, and that he is involved in a bitter feud with a neighboring rancher, Jim Galway.As Mottram becomes embroiled in the feud, he finds himself torn between his loyalty to Buckner and his growing sympathy for Galway and his family. The conflict between the two ranchers escalates, leading to violence and tragedy. Mottram is forced to take sides and ultimately must decide where his loyalties lie.The novel explores themes of honor, loyalty, and the consequences of violence. Wister?s vivid descriptions of the American West and its inhabitants, as well as his portrayal of the complex relationships between the characters, make ''A Straight Deal or The Ancient Grudge'' a compelling and thought-provoking read.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.

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