A Border Ruffian

Name: A Border Ruffian
Author: Thomas A. Janvier

Thomas A. Janvier's book, A Border Ruffian, is a historical account of the turbulent times of the mid-19th century in the American West. It follows the story of a young man, John, who is forced to leave his home in the East and travel to the West in search of a better life. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, from Native Americans to Mexican bandits, and learns about the harsh realities of life on the frontier. He also discovers the power of friendship and loyalty, and the importance of standing up for what is right. Through his experiences, John learns the true meaning of courage and the power of the human spirit. A Border Ruffian is an engaging and informative look at a turbulent period in American history.

By Thomas A. Janvier · First published 1891 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Western · 12 chapters · 7,193 words

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Throughout the whole of the habitable globe there nowhere is to be found more delightful or more invigorating air than that which every traveller through New Mexico, from Albuquerque, past Las Vegas, to the Raton Mountains, is free to breathe.

Miss Grace Winthrop, of Boston, and also Miss Winthrop, her paternal aunt, and also Mr. Hutchinson Port, of Philadelphia, her maternal uncle -- all of whom were but forty hours removed from the Alkali Desert west of the Continental Divide -- felt in the very depths of their several beings how entirely good this air was; and, as their several natures moved them, they betrayed their lively appreciation of its excellence.

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Work type: Novella
Author: Thomas A. Janvier
Date: 1891 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Western, Romance
Length: 7,193 words
Structure: 12 chapters, 80 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The book is set in the 19th century and follows the story of a border ruffian, making it a historical fiction novel.
Adventure — The book follows the protagonist's journey as a border ruffian, making it an adventure novel.
Western — The book is set in the American West and follows the story of a border ruffian, making it a western novel.
Romance — The book follows the protagonist's romantic relationships, making it a romance novel.