Billy Duane

Billy Duane: A Novel is a historical fiction book written by Frances Aymar Mathews and published in 1905. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of Billy Duane, a young man who grows up in a small town in the American West. Billy is a skilled marksman and horseman, and he dreams of becoming a cowboy. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he is falsely accused of a crime and forced to flee from the law. As Billy tries to clear his name and find a way to start a new life, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a wealthy rancher, a beautiful young woman, and a group of outlaws. Along the way, he must navigate the harsh realities of life on the frontier, including violence, poverty, and corruption. The novel is a gripping tale of adventure, romance, and redemption, and it offers a vivid portrait of life in the American West during a tumultuous period of history. Mathews' writing is known for its vivid descriptions of the landscape and the characters, and her storytelling is both engaging and thought-provoking. Overall, Billy Duane: A Novel is a classic work of Western literature that continues to captivate readers today.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.