"Jack, the Young Ranchman: A Boy's Adventures in the Rockies" by George Bird Grinnell is a story about a fourteen-year-old boy's transformation from a city dweller to a budding ranchman in the late 1800s. The novel starts with young Jack Danvers, a bookish and somewhat sickly boy from New York City, venturing to his uncle's ranch located deep within the majestic Rockies, seeking a healthier life amidst nature's embrace. From the moment Jack arrives, he immerses himself in the demanding yet rewarding world of cattle ranching, discovering the awe-inspiring beauty and harsh realities of the Western landscape. He embraces the skills needed to survive and thrive in the wilderness, forming strong bonds with the seasoned ranch hands and gaining a profound understanding of his surroundings and the diverse wildlife.
Jack, the Young Ranchman: A Boy's Adventures in the Rockies
By George Bird Grinnell
A pale city boy trades books for wide-open spaces, finding adventure and himself on a rugged cattle ranch nestled high in the Rockies.
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About the AuthorGeorge Bird Grinnell was an American anthropologist, historian, naturalist, and writer. Originally specializing in zoology, he became a prominent early conservationist and student of Native American life. Grinnell has been recognized for his influence on public opinion and work on legislation to preserve the American bison. Mount Grinnell in Glacier National Park in Montana is named after him.
George Bird Grinnell was an American anthropologist, historian, naturalist, and writer. Originally specializing in zoology, he became a prominent early conservationist and student of Native American life. Grinnell has been recognized for his influence on public opinion and work on legislation to preserve the American bison. Mount Grinnell in Glacier National Park in Montana is named after him.
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