William Macleod Raine

Broschiertes Buch

Man-Size

Beschreibung

Man-Size centers on a fierce young woman on the American frontier, determined to protect her people from the devastating effects of whiskey traders. At the heart of the story is her passionate drive to stop the traders, who symbolize a broader conflict between different cultures and the encroaching dangers of alcohol. The narrative explores her internal struggle, the clash between her sense of justice and the harsh realities of frontier life. As she confronts the traders, the protagonist's journey reveals her resilience, identity, and dedication to her people's survival. The story also delves into the tension between personal duty and the larger conflicts at play, bringing the issues of cultural destruction and justice to the forefront. Through her encounters and struggles, the narrative highlights themes of empowerment, survival, and the complex interactions between native cultures and the expanding American frontier. This powerful confrontation serves as the foundation for a broader exploration of the fight for justice and the preservation of identity in the face of external pressures.

Autor

William MacLeod Raine, a British-born American novelist, wrote imaginary adventure novels set in the American Old West. In 1959, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum recognized him into its Hall of Great Westerners. William MacLeod Raine was born in London as the son of William and Jessie Raine. When Raine was ten years old, his family moved from England to Arkansas, finally settling on a cattle ranch on the Texas-Arkansas border. His mother died. After graduating from Oberlin College in 1894, Raine left Arkansas and traveled to the western United States. He became the principal of a school in Seattle while writing pieces for a local newspaper. At this point, he began to publish short pieces, eventually becoming a full-time free-lance fiction writer and discovering his literary voice in the novel. His early writings were romantic histories set in the English countryside. However, after spending time with the Arizona Rangers, Raine altered his writing concentration and began to use the American West as a backdrop. Wyoming's release in 1908 marked the start of his prolific career, during which he averaged roughly two western books per year until his death in 1954.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 216
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 311g
• ISBN-13: 9789370425415
• ISBN-10: 9370425411
• Artikelnr.: 73738371