Publisher's Synopsis
""John Henry Smith: A Humorous Romance of Outdoor Life"" is a classic novel by Frederick Upham Adams. The book follows the adventures of the titular character, John Henry Smith, a young man who is sent out west to work on a ranch. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful young woman named Nellie, a grizzled old cowboy, and a group of Native Americans. As John Henry settles into life on the ranch, he finds himself embroiled in all sorts of hijinks and misadventures. He gets into trouble with the law, falls in love with Nellie, and has to navigate the often treacherous terrain of the western wilderness. Despite the many challenges he faces, John Henry maintains his sense of humor and his irrepressible spirit. With its lively dialogue, engaging characters, and fast-paced plot, ""John Henry Smith"" is a delightful romp through the wild and woolly world of the American West.1905. American inventor, engineer and author. Contents: Miss Harding is Coming; Mainly about Smith; Mr. Harding Wins a Bet; Bishop's Hired Man; The Eagle's Nest; I Play with Miss Harding; Two Boys from Buckfield; Downfall of Mr. Harding; Mr. Smith Gets Busy; The Two Gladiators; The Barn Dance; The St. Andrews Swing; Our New Professional; Myself and I; The Auto and the Bull; Miss Harding Owns Up; The Passing of Percy; Mr. Harding Struggle; The Tornado; Fat Ewes and Sharp Knives; I am Entirely Satisfied; I am Utterly Miserable; A Few Closing Confessions. 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.
