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The Outlet

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The Outlet is a Western novel written by Andy Adams. The story is set in the late 1800s and follows the life of Tom Ross, a cowboy who works on a ranch in Texas. Ross is a skilled horseman and cowboy, but he is also a bit of a loner. He is content with his simple life on the ranch, but when he meets a beautiful young woman named Florence, his life takes a dramatic turn.Florence is the daughter of a wealthy ranch owner, and she is engaged to a man named Arthur. Despite her engagement, Florence is drawn to Tom, and the two begin a secret romance. When Arthur finds out about their relationship, he becomes jealous and confronts Tom. The two men get into a fight, and Tom is forced to leave the ranch.Tom sets out on a journey to find a new life for himself. He travels to the town of Las Vegas, where he meets a group of outlaws who are planning a train robbery. Tom joins the gang and becomes a successful outlaw. However, he begins to feel guilty about his actions and decides to leave the gang.Tom returns to Texas and reunites with Florence. The two plan to run away together, but they are caught by Arthur and his men. Tom and Arthur engage in a final showdown, and Tom emerges victorious. In the end, Tom and Florence are able to start a new life together.The Outlet is a thrilling Western novel that explores themes of love, loyalty, and redemption. Andy Adams' vivid descriptions of the American West and its people bring the story to life, making it a must-read for fans of the genre.When the spirit of a man is once broken, he becomes useless. On the trail it is necessary to have some diversion from hard work, long hours, and exposure to the elements. With man and beast, from the Brazos to Red River was a fire test of physical endurance. But after crossing into the Chickasaw Nation, a comparatively new country would open before us.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162704036
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 192
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 191x235x10 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 340 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 30. november 2024
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The Outlet is a Western novel written by Andy Adams. The story is set in the late 1800s and follows the life of Tom Ross, a cowboy who works on a ranch in Texas. Ross is a skilled horseman and cowboy, but he is also a bit of a loner. He is content with his simple life on the ranch, but when he meets a beautiful young woman named Florence, his life takes a dramatic turn.Florence is the daughter of a wealthy ranch owner, and she is engaged to a man named Arthur. Despite her engagement, Florence is drawn to Tom, and the two begin a secret romance. When Arthur finds out about their relationship, he becomes jealous and confronts Tom. The two men get into a fight, and Tom is forced to leave the ranch.Tom sets out on a journey to find a new life for himself. He travels to the town of Las Vegas, where he meets a group of outlaws who are planning a train robbery. Tom joins the gang and becomes a successful outlaw. However, he begins to feel guilty about his actions and decides to leave the gang.Tom returns to Texas and reunites with Florence. The two plan to run away together, but they are caught by Arthur and his men. Tom and Arthur engage in a final showdown, and Tom emerges victorious. In the end, Tom and Florence are able to start a new life together.The Outlet is a thrilling Western novel that explores themes of love, loyalty, and redemption. Andy Adams' vivid descriptions of the American West and its people bring the story to life, making it a must-read for fans of the genre.When the spirit of a man is once broken, he becomes useless. On the trail it is necessary to have some diversion from hard work, long hours, and exposure to the elements. With man and beast, from the Brazos to Red River was a fire test of physical endurance. But after crossing into the Chickasaw Nation, a comparatively new country would open before us.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.

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