The Happy Family by B. M. Bower
"The Happy Family" by B. M. Bower is a novel written in the early 20th century that captures the lives of cowboys in the American West. The story revolves around the experiences and adventures of a group known as the Happy Family, focusing particularly on characters such as Andy Green and his interactions with others in their rugged environment. The setting is replete with western themes, showcasing camaraderie, humor, and the challenges
faced by those living in a frontier society. The opening of the novel introduces us to Andy Green, a cowboy whose rugged charm and storytelling talent make him a central character. In the beginning, he encounters Sherwood Branciforte at the Rocking R Ranch, leading to a conversation about the history and civilization of the region. This conversation pivots to an adventure tale involving a mysterious castle that Andy once discovered while lost in the Badlands. As he narrates his find to Branciforte and the other cowboys, it becomes clear that Andy's tales, often exaggerated for entertainment, form a core part of the interactions between the characters. The chapter sets the stage for both Andy's humorous anecdotes and the ensuing excitement as they prepare for another round-up, hinting at the vibrant, often chaotic life of the Happy Family in the West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bower, B. M., 1871-1940 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Happy Family |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Victoria Woosley and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Montana -- Fiction |
| Subject | Cowboys -- Fiction |
| Subject | Ranch life -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13670 |
| Release Date | Oct 7, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 108 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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