The Flying U Ranch by B. M. Bower

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Author Bower, B. M., 1871-1940
Title The Flying U Ranch
Credits Produced by Anthony Matonak, and David Widger
Summary "The Flying U Ranch" by B. M. Bower is a novel likely written during the early 20th century. The story introduces a group of cowpunchers known as the Happy Family who live and work at the Flying U Ranch, exploring themes of camaraderie, rural life, and the conflict between different kinds of ranchers. At the heart of the narrative is Miguel Rapponi, a newcomer with a flamboyant personality and wardrobe, whose arrival stirs both intrigue and resentment among the established ranch hands, setting the stage for a clash of cultures. The opening of "The Flying U Ranch" establishes the setting and main characters as they react to the arrival of Miguel, a young man from San Francisco with an extravagant appearance that the Happy Family finds both amusing and irksome. Amid idle gossip and critical evaluations of Miguel’s clothing and demeanor, tensions arise as the ranch hands often ridicule him for his perceived pretentiousness. As the narrative unfolds, the characters exhibit a blend of curiosity, disdain, and reluctant acceptance, hinting at the potential for conflict and camaraderie as they navigate their interactions with one another in the rugged ranch environment. The beginning sets the tone for humorous and light-hearted storytelling interspersed with deeper themes of identity and acceptance within the close-knit community of a ranch. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Western stories
Subject Montana -- Fiction
Subject Cowboys -- Fiction
Subject Ranch life -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 1206
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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