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

By Henry Inman
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A frontier family establishes a homestead on the Kansas prairie, where two adventurous boys, their sister, and neighbors learn to build, hunt, and survive amid buffalo herds, wolves, panthers, rattlesnakes, and wild horses. Episodes follow trapping, fishing, and turkey hunts, the training of hounds and breaking of ponies, and close relations with a Pawnee band led by White Wolf who alternately aids and challenges them. A child’s abduction by raiders and ensuing rescue efforts, cavalry encounters including General Custer, and a final retrospective documenting losses and inheritance complete a portrait of everyday danger, resourcefulness, and frontier camaraderie.

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Henry Inman

Henry Inman was an American author known for his vivid storytelling and depictions of life in the American West. His works often explore themes of adventure and the challenges faced by pioneers and settlers. Notable titles include "Tales of the Trail: Short Stories of Western Life," which captures the spirit of frontier life through a collection of engaging short stories. Inman also wrote "The Great Salt Lake Trail" and "The Old Santa Fe Trail: The Story of a Great Highway," both of which reflect his deep interest in the historical and cultural significance of these iconic routes. His narratives provide valuable insights into the experiences of those who shaped the American frontier.

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