David Lannarck, Midget An Adventure Story

"David Lannarck, Midget" by George S. Harney is an early 20th-century adventure where David Lannarck, a little person in a circus, dreams of escaping his life of ridicule and finding peace. After a rescue by a towering cowboy called Sam Welborn that takes place against the colorful chaotic backdrop of a circus in Cheyenne during America’s Great Depression where David is mercilessly harassed, David sees a precious opportunity to reinvent himself. He bids farewell to spotlights and sawdust, journeying with Sam to the untamed American West where they start a very humble ranching life. Their shared goal to care for bear cubs soon morphs into a shared vision of a tranquil existence as ranchers. The tale follows their exciting exploits as they navigate the thrills and risks of this untamed frontier, seeking to become men in their own right. David and Sam both face difficulties, and discover their friendship along the way.