Isbn: 9780243904853 - When the Highbrow Joined the Outfit (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This captivating novel paints a vivid picture of theclash between tradition and modernity in the Wild West. As the tenderfoot Orlando DeLancy Winthrop arrives to take over his newly inherited ranch, he brings with him an air of sophistication that unsettles the rough-and-tumble cowboys who work there. Eager to impress them, Orlando adopts a Western facade and joins in their hard-drinking, gambling, and hunting pastimes. However, his true nature is soon revealed as he shows a surprising affinity for nature and a sensitivity that belies his affected toughness. As the cowboys try to break his spirit with a series of increasingly cruel pranks, Orlando's quiet resilience shines through. This book delves into the themes of identity, acceptance, and the struggle to find one's place in a world that is rapidly changing. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…