Owen Wister
Owen Wister (1860 - 1938) graduated from Harvard University in 1880 and practiced law in Philadelphia. He is most well-known for The Virginian, the first western novel to use the cowboy as heroic figure.
Owen Wister (1860 - 1938) graduated from Harvard University in 1880 and practiced law in Philadelphia. He is most well-known for The Virginian, the first western novel to use the cowboy as heroic figure. See less
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Owen Wister book reviews
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The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains
A Premier Western Romance
I read somewhere that this book has sold record numbers of copies. It should. There was never written a better Western romance or any other kind of romance.Fooey on Camelot and those posturing ... Read More
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The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains
Excellent Read
by umwiltoh, Feb 26, 2009
The story of a remarkable cowboy, told with humour, mischief, serious, and beauty. Plenty of beautiful vistas, colourful characters, strong friendships, desperate criminals, and even a bit of romance ... Read More