"Bransford of Rainbow Range" by Eugene Manlove Rhodes is a tale set in the American West focusing on Jeff Bransford, a cowboy full of charm, whose journey brings him face-to-face with a vibrant cast of characters. Their interactions underscore themes of friendship, fairness, and the unpredictable charm inherent to their rough existence. As the story begins, a band of cowboys, including Bransford and his pal Leo Ballinger, relax after a hard-won round-up. Their playful conversation highlights their special bond and unique outlooks on life. Hints of conflict arise around issues of legal disputes, especially concerning a family's possible loss of their home due to tricky legal issues. Bransford's character develops into a figure who is both funny and smart, preparing the reader for his exciting escapades and humorous mishaps across the Rainbow Range.
Bransford of Rainbow Range Originally Published under the title of Bransford in Arcadia, or, The Little Eohippus
By Eugene Manlove Rhodes
Follow a witty cowboy's adventures as he navigates friendships, justice, and unexpected challenges on the open range, where laughter and loyalty ride side by side.
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About the AuthorEugene Manlove Rhodes was an American writer, nicknamed the "cowboy chronicler". He lived in south central New Mexico when the first cattle ranching and cowboys arrived in the area; when he moved to New York with his wife in 1899, he wrote stories of the American West that set the image of cowboy life in that era. He moved back to New Mexico in 1926 and continued to write novels. In 1958, he was inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
Eugene Manlove Rhodes was an American writer, nicknamed the "cowboy chronicler". He lived in south central New Mexico when the first cattle ranching and cowboys arrived in the area; when he moved to New York with his wife in 1899, he wrote stories of the American West that set the image of cowboy life in that era. He moved back to New Mexico in 1926 and continued to write novels. In 1958, he was inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
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