Going Some

"Going Some" by Rex Beach is a novel that unfolds in the American Southwest, presenting a tale of love and adventure among rival ranches. The cowboys of the Flying Heart Ranch grapple with defeat after losing a crucial footrace and their prized phonograph, leading to a shadow of collective embarrassment. Foreman "Still Bill" Stover and his fellow ranch hands, each a unique character within the ranch's community, navigate this setback with a mix of humor and camaraderie. The arrival of college girls adds a layer of romantic possibility, intensifying the cowboys' determination to restore their honor. The narrative builds towards another footrace, promising a blend of competitive spirit, developing romance, and the enchanting allure of the West.

Rex Ellingwood Beach was an American novelist, playwright, and Olympic water polo player.