"The Untamed: Range Life in the Southwest" by George Pattullo is a compilation of stories that paints a picture of early 20th-century life in the Southwest through the experiences of cowboys and their animal companions. These narratives spotlight the cowboys' bond with the land and the challenges they face, while characters like Sam the mule and CorazĂłn the wild horse bring to life the rugged and lively nature of ranching. The collection begins at a ranch, introducing Sam, a mule both cherished and cursed by the cook, Dave. As Sam gives in to the call of the wild, the story explores his desire for freedom and his tension with the constraints of ranch life. The tales explore the relationship between humans and animals, the irresistible draw of the untamed wilderness, and the unique flavor of ranch life in this engaging collection.
The Untamed: Range Life in the Southwest
By George Pattullo
In the American Southwest, cowboys and their animal partners face adventure, danger, and freedom.
Summary
About the AuthorGeorge Pattullo was a Canadian journalist and author who wrote articles and stories for various publications including the Saturday Evening Post, McClure's Magazine, American Magazine, and Popular Magazine. He also served as a World War I correspondent, and wrote several novels. One of his stories was the basis for the film Gasoline Gus . He was the first to report the wartime heroism of Alvin C. York. He was an editor at the Boston Herald. He wrote stories and novels about the American West after traveling it with photographer Erwin Smith during the summers of 1908 - 1910.
George Pattullo was a Canadian journalist and author who wrote articles and stories for various publications including the Saturday Evening Post, McClure's Magazine, American Magazine, and Popular Magazine. He also served as a World War I correspondent, and wrote several novels. One of his stories was the basis for the film Gasoline Gus . He was the first to report the wartime heroism of Alvin C. York. He was an editor at the Boston Herald. He wrote stories and novels about the American West after traveling it with photographer Erwin Smith during the summers of 1908 - 1910.
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