The Luck of the Kid (eBook)

Ridgwell Cullum (Autor)

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2022
257 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654724037-2 (EAN)

Infos

Ridgwell Cullum's novel, The Luck of the Kid, is a captivating Western tale set against the backdrop of the American frontier. The book tells the story of a young man named The Kid who finds himself caught in a web of adventure, love, and danger. Cullum's literary style is marked by vivid descriptions and fast-paced action, drawing readers into a world of cowboys, outlaws, and frontier justice. The Luck of the Kid is a classic example of Western fiction that remains engaging and relevant to modern readers. Cullum's expertise in crafting gripping narratives shines through in this thrilling novel. Ridgwell Cullum, a British author who lived and traveled in the American West, brings a unique perspective to the genre of Western fiction with The Luck of the Kid. His firsthand experiences in the frontier landscape and encounters with its inhabitants inform the authenticity and realism of the novel. Cullum's passion for storytelling and his deep understanding of the Western genre are evident in every page of this riveting tale. I highly recommend The Luck of the Kid to readers who enjoy classic Western fiction and are looking for an engaging and immersive reading experience. Cullum's masterful storytelling and expertly crafted characters make this novel a must-read for fans of the genre.

Autor

Ridgwell Cullum, born Sidney Groves Burghard (1867–1943), is celebrated for his robust adventure novels set primarily in the wild frontiers of Canada and the American West at the turn of the 20th century. With a literary career that commenced at the end of the Victorian era, Cullum's works resonate with the spirit of that epoch, with 'The Luck of the Kid' being a quintessential example of his storytelling prowess. He lived for a time in the Western United States, and this gave his books the authentic voice of one acquainted with the life there. His narrative style is rife with themes of rugged individualism, survival, and the stark morality of the wilderness. Cullum crafted stories with vivid descriptions of the landscape—a hallmark of his writing, which appealed to readers' desires for escapism and adventure. His writings are more than mere cowboy tales; they delve into the complexities of human nature against the backdrop of the untamed frontier. After moving to Montana, Cullum's personal experiences bred further authenticity into his prose, earning him recognition as a proficient storyteller of the Western genre. His body of work includes over thirty novels, some of which—like 'The Luck of the Kid'—remain evocative exemplars of the adventure narrative.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 5.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: action-packed narrative • American pioneer era • American westerns • british author • Canada • classic adventure novel • classic western literature • cowboy protagonist • early 20th-century novels • English literature • Fiction • frontier and pioneer stories • Frontier Setting • Gold mines and mining • Gold rush • historical fiction • Northern • old west fiction • Old West storyline • Public domain Westerns • Pulp Fiction Style • Ridgwell Cullum books • western adventure • western adventure novels • Wild West tales