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  • The Virginian
    Owen Wister
    The Virginian is a pioneering novel set in the Wild West describing the life of the foreman of the Shiloh Ranch in Wyoming. It was the first true western written, aside from the tiny dime novels. It paved the way for many more westerns by famous authors such as Zane Grey, Louis L’Amour, and several others. ...
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    14,41 €

  • The Dragon Of Wantley
    Owen Wister
    ''The Dragon of Wantley: His Tale'' is a novel written by Owen Wister and published in 1892. The story is set in medieval England and revolves around the legendary dragon of Wantley, a fearsome creature that has been terrorizing the countryside. The dragon is said to be invincible, with scales as hard as steel and breath that can turn a man to stone. The novel follows the adven...
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    30,11 €

  • Lady Baltimore
    Owen Wister
    Owen Wister was an American writer known for his western novels. He attended Harvard Law School and practiced law in Philadelphia. Wister was fascinated with the culture, lore and terrain of the west. Wister’s most famous work is the 1902 novel The Virginian, which is considered to be the first cowboy novel. Wister considered a career in music, worked in a bank and studied ...
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    32,78 €

  • The Virginian (Cortero Pantheon Edition)
    Owen Wister
    The Greatest Western Novel Ever Written! In 1989 the New York Times wrote the following about The Virginian: 'The 1902 novel, ancestor of the classic western, turned out to be not only corny and flag-waving but also intolerant and reactionary by today's standards. The story includes sentimental lectures on Americanism that sound like a jingoist speech by Theodore Roosevelt, t...
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    17,98 €

  • Lin McLean
    Owen Wister
    Owen Wister was an American writer known for his western novels. He attended Harvard Law School and practiced law in Philadelphia. Wister was fascinated with the culture, lore and terrain of the west. Wister’s most famous work is the 1902 novel The Virginian. Lin McLean is an honorable young man. He is successful at roping cattle or winning the beautiful girl. The book is...
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    34,02 €

  • Lin McLean
    Owen Wister
    This antiquarian book contains a collection of short stories that together form a novel. It is a romance novel in a Western setting, with the story unravelling in the open range and within the frontier towns of Wyoming in the 1880s. Although the narrative is primarily a portrayal of an admirable young man, the story revolves around his attempts at winning the hands of two young...
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    27,57 €

  • Red Men and White
    Owen Wister
    Comprised in this book are eight thrilling stories set in the American West, linked by the themes of life and manners and, occasionally, a commonality of characters. Written in a time of disunity of America by the master of Western literature, this text details a society not too far removed from that of the contemporary: it’s a story about ’indians and soldiers and events west ...
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    32,83 €

  • The Dragon of Wantley - His Rise, His Voracity and His Downfall - A Romance
    Owen Wister
    This wonderfully humourous tale for all ages is the legend of a dragon-slaying by a knight on Wharncliffe Crags in South Yorkshire. This novel adaptation is based on a comic broadside ballad written in 1685. This novel was originally published in 1892 and written by Owen Wister. This classic works is republished with a new introductory biography of the author. ...
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    19,02 €

  • The Dragon Of Wantley, His Rise, His Voracity And His Downfall
    Owen Wister
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 edit...
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    15,70 €

  • How Doth The Simple Spelling Bee
    Owen Wister
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 edit...
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    15,07 €

  • A Journey In Search Of Christmas
    Owen Wister
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 edit...
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    14,83 €

  • The Seven Ages Of Washington
    Owen Wister
    ''The Seven Ages of Washington'' is a historical book written by Owen Wister, which explores the life and legacy of the first President of the United States, George Washington. The book is divided into seven chapters, each representing a different phase of Washington’s life, from his early years as a surveyor to his final days as a revered national hero. Throughout the book, Wi...
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    34,53 €

  • Red Men And White
    Owen Wister
    ''Red Men And White'' is a novel written by Owen Wister, published in 1896. The book is set in the American West during the late 19th century and explores the conflicts between Native American tribes and white settlers. The story follows the character of John Cardigan, a wealthy and influential businessman who is determined to expand his empire by any means necessary. Along the...
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    36,72 €

  • Members of the Family
    Owen Wister
    Members of the Family is a novel written by Owen Wister, first published in 1911. The story revolves around the Vickers family, a wealthy and influential family living in Philadelphia in the late 19th century. The patriarch of the family, John Vickers, is a successful businessman and a pillar of the community. His children, especially his daughter Kate, are expected to uphold t...
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    36,72 €

  • Lin McLean
    Owen Wister
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 edit...
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    34,41 €

  • Lady Baltimore
    Owen Wister
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 edit...
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    26,48 €

  • A Straight Deal or The Ancient Grudge
    Owen Wister
    ''A Straight Deal or The Ancient Grudge'' is a novel written by Owen Wister, published in 1920. The story is set in the American West during the early 1900s and follows the protagonist, a cowboy named Hugh Mottram. Mottram is a skilled and respected cowboy who is hired by a wealthy ranch owner, Colonel Sampson Buckner, to work on his ranch. However, Mottram soon discovers that ...
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    34,52 €

  • The Jimmyjohn Boss and Other Stories
    Owen Wister
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 edit...
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    23,62 €

  • The Pentecost of Calamity
    Owen Wister
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 edit...
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    27,06 €

  • Padre Ignacio or The Song of Temptation
    Owen Wister
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 edit...
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    12,48 €

  • Philosophy 4
    Owen Wister
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 edit...
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    12,77 €

  • Mother
    Owen Wister
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 edit...
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    12,77 €

  • La Tinaja Bonita
    Owen Wister
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 edit...
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    12,77 €

  • The Virginian
    Owen Wister
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 edit...
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    30,37 €

  • The Virginian
    Owen Wister
    This is the classic novel of the American West, which served as a model for thousands of later novels and films. It is a story of ranch life and cowboy living at the turn of the century. The hero of the novel, the 'Virginian', the only name by which he is known, has left his native state at an early age to try his fortunes in the western country. After roughing it along the way...
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    21,49 €


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