The Ranche on the Oxhide: A Story of Boys' and Girls' Life on the Frontier by Inman

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Author Inman, Henry, 1837-1899
Illustrator Hudson, Charles B. (Charles Bradford), 1865-1939
Title The Ranche on the Oxhide: A Story of Boys' and Girls' Life on the Frontier
Note Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by David Edwards, Emmy, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http: //archive.org)
Summary "The Ranche on the Oxhide: A Story of Boys' and Girls' Life on the Frontier" by Henry Inman is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the Thompson family as they settle in Kansas during the mid-1860s, exploring their journey and experiences on the frontier. The main characters include the adventurous siblings Joe, Rob, Gertrude, and Kate who navigate the challenges of frontier life amidst encounters with wildlife and Native Americans. The narrative provides a glimpse into the pioneering spirit and the challenges faced by those who ventured into uncharted territories. At the start of the novel, the Thompson family embarks on their journey to take up a claim in Kansas, traveling from Leavenworth. The opening chapters detail their excitement and the beauty of the natural landscape as they marvel at the vibrant wildlife. Upon settling by Oxhide Creek, they build a cabin and soon immerse themselves in the rich frontier life, filled with adventure, exploration, and the friendships they cultivate with nearby Native American tribes. The family dynamic is highlighted through their daily chores and play, with a particular focus on the boys' escapades and burgeoning responsibilities as they grow into frontier life. This setting paves the way for the blend of danger and camaraderie that characterizes their stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Kansas -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Ranch life -- West (U.S.) -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 40574
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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