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The Virginian

The Virginian
by Owen Wister

Published in 1902, The Virginian is widely regarded as the first true modern novel in the “western” genre, paving the way for countless tales of the cowboys of the American west. Unlike the dime novels that preceded it, The Virginian involved complex characters and social themes, and while the tale includes plenty of action its portrayal of life in the west goes well beyond the dime novel cliches of smoke-filled saloons and showdowns in the dusty streets. Continue reading “The Virginian”

The Virginian [Large Print]

The Virginian
Unabridged Large Print Edition
by Owen Wister

Published in 1902, “The Virginian” is widely regarded as the first true modern novel in the “western” genre, paving the way for countless tales of the cowboys of the American west. Unlike the dime novels that preceded it, “The Virginian” involved complex characters and social themes and while the tale includes plenty of action, its portrayal of life in the west goes well beyond the dime novel cliches of smoke-filled saloons and showdowns in the dusty streets. Continue reading “The Virginian [Large Print]”