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Ranson's Folly, written by Richard Harding Davis, with illustrations by Frederic Remington, Waler Appleton Clark, Howard Chandler Christy, E.M. Ashe, F. Door Steele . Copyright 1902 and published in 1914 by Charles Scribner's Sons New York, and printed in the U.S.A.. The book is 345 printed pages, 7 5/8" x 5" (194mm x 127mm). No dust jacket.
The book is in good condition. The cloth covers have some light wear on the edges and some small. There is a child's name written on the inside of the front cover in pencil. The inside pages have some yellowing due to age, and several pages towards the middle of the book have a very light diagonal stain on the corners (see photos).
Synopsis: “Ranson’s Folly” by Richard Harding Davis is a thrilling adventure story set in the late 19th century American West, revolving around the life of Lieutenant Ranson at a military outpost. The story begins at Fort Crockett, where Ranson, a restless and adventurous officer, struggles with the monotony of garrison life. His yearning for excitement leads him to stage a mock robbery, which unexpectedly turns into a real crisis when a paymaster is actually held up. The novel intricately weaves themes of adventure, romance, and military life. Ranson’s flirtations with Mary Cahill, the post-trader’s daughter, and his rebellious nature set the stage for a series of dramatic events. As the plot unfolds, Ranson’s actions bring about significant and unintended consequences, raising questions of honor, loyalty, and love within the regiment.
Product Description
Ranson's Folly, written by Richard Harding Davis, with illustrations by Frederic Remington, Waler Appleton Clark, Howard Chandler Christy, E.M. Ashe, F. Door Steele . Copyright 1902 and published in 1914 by Charles Scribner's Sons New York, and printed in the U.S.A.. The book is 345 printed pages, 7 5/8" x 5" (194mm x 127mm). No dust jacket.
The book is in good condition. The cloth covers have some light wear on the edges and some small. There is a child's name written on the inside of the front cover in pencil. The inside pages have some yellowing due to age, and several pages towards the middle of the book have a very light diagonal stain on the corners (see photos).
Synopsis: “Ranson’s Folly” by Richard Harding Davis is a thrilling adventure story set in the late 19th century American West, revolving around the life of Lieutenant Ranson at a military outpost. The story begins at Fort Crockett, where Ranson, a restless and adventurous officer, struggles with the monotony of garrison life. His yearning for excitement leads him to stage a mock robbery, which unexpectedly turns into a real crisis when a paymaster is actually held up. The novel intricately weaves themes of adventure, romance, and military life. Ranson’s flirtations with Mary Cahill, the post-trader’s daughter, and his rebellious nature set the stage for a series of dramatic events. As the plot unfolds, Ranson’s actions bring about significant and unintended consequences, raising questions of honor, loyalty, and love within the regiment.