The Outlet by Andy Adams

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Author Adams, Andy, 1859-1935
Title The Outlet
Note Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Dianne Bean and David Widger
Summary "The Outlet" by Andy Adams is a historical novel set during the period following the Civil War. The narrative explores the urgent need for a market for Texas's surplus cattle, detailing the various attempts to establish a profitable route for transporting these cattle to northern markets. The central character, Don Lovell, is a trail drover negotiating the specific logistics of driving cattle north to meet demand while facing the challenges posed by changing circumstances in post-war America. At the start of the novel, the preface sets the context of the cattle industry with a focus on the difficulties faced by Texas cattlemen in finding viable markets after the war. In the opening chapters, we are introduced to Don Lovell as he engages in discussions with railroad freight agents about transporting cattle versus driving them north along established trails. Lovell's determination to drive the cattle emphasizes the immediate challenges ahead, such as the condition of the cattle, the costs involved, and the labor required to undertake the drive. As Lovell prepares for the upcoming trail season, he enlists a team of cowhands, hints of camaraderie and competition emerge among the characters, setting the stage for their adventures as they navigate the complex world of cattle driving while adapting to the shifting landscapes and economic challenges of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fiction
Subject Western stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 1987
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 29, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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