A Yankee from the West

A Yankee from the West is a novel written by Opie Read that tells the story of a young man named Frank Nelson, who leaves his home in the American West to seek his fortune in the East. As he travels across the country, he encounters a variety of characters and experiences, including a train robbery, a romance with a wealthy heiress, and a stint in politics.Throughout the novel, Frank struggles to reconcile his Western values and upbringing with the more refined and sophisticated culture of the East. He also grapples with issues of class and social status, as he navigates the complex world of high society.Despite the challenges he faces, Frank remains determined to succeed and make a name for himself in the world. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and the importance of staying true to oneself.A Yankee from the West is a classic American novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and social dynamics of the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, or in the development of American literature more broadly.1898. Read, an Arkansas author, begins his novel: In his mind the traveler holds of Illinois a tiresome picture, the kitchen garden of a great people, a flat and unromantic necessity. The greatest of men have trod the level ground, but it is hard to mark history upon a plane; there is no rugged place on which to hang a wreath, and on the prairie the traveling eye is accommodated by no inn whereat it may halt to rest. Such is the Illinois as remembered by the hastening tourist. But in the southern part of the State there are mountains, and in the north, the scene of this story, there is a spread and a roll of romantic country-the green billows of Wisconsin gently breaking into Illinois; lakes scattered like a handful of jewels thrown broadcast, quiet rivers singing low among the rushes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.