""The Virginian"" is a classic Western novel written by Owen Wister and first published in 1902. Set in the late 1800s in Wyoming, the story follows the life of a cowboy known only as ""The Virginian."" The book is written in the first person, and the narrator is a tenderfoot who is learning about the cowboy way of life through his interactions with The Virginian.The Virginian is a tall, strong, and handsome cowboy who is respected by his peers for his skills and leadership. He is a man of few words but is known for his sense of justice and fairness. The story follows The Virginian as he navigates life on the open range, dealing with rustlers, outlaws, and other challenges that come with the territory.Along the way, The Virginian falls in love with a schoolteacher named Molly Stark, and their relationship becomes a central focus of the book. The novel explores themes of love, honor, loyalty, and the struggle between civilization and the untamed wilderness.Wister's writing style is vivid and descriptive, capturing the rugged beauty of the American West and the spirit of the cowboy way of life. ""The Virginian"" is considered a classic of Western literature and has been adapted into numerous films, TV shows, and stage productions over the years.1902. Wister, an American writer whose stories helped to establish the cowboy as an archetypical, individualist hero. The novel on which the TV series was based, The Virginian is set in the Wyoming territory during the late 1870s and 1880s. A courageous, but mysterious, cowboy known only as the Virginian works as foreman of a Wyoming cattle ranch. He meets and falls in love with the pretty schoolteacher named Molly Wood. The Virginian is forced to preside over the hanging of his best friend Steve, who has been accused and convicted of cattle rustling. Then the peace is threatened by Trampas, who also works on the farm. There is a climatic gun duel between the two men. Trampas fires first, misses and is then killed by the Virginian. In the end the Virginian marries Molly and rides off with her into the mountains. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 editions, that are true to their original work.