When a man's a man by Harold Bell Wright

"When a Man's a Man" by Harold Bell Wright is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story explores themes of masculinity, personal growth, and the contrast between civilization and the untamed wilderness of Arizona. The narrative centers around a man who is seeking to rediscover his lost identity and manhood in a rugged, unforgiving landscape, as well as a young cowboy named Phil Acton, who embodies the strength and spirit of the West. The opening of the book introduces a mysterious stranger who finds himself in the vast and beautiful terrain of Arizona, struggling with a sense of inadequacy despite his outward appearance of refinement. As he walks along a dusty road, the contrast between his city-bred sensibilities and the untamed wild around him becomes evident. He encounters a local cowboy, Joe, who treats him with a mix of curiosity and bemusement. Their interaction hints at the stranger's search for purpose and belonging in a world where he feels out of place. As the narrative unfolds, the interplay between the cowboy life and the stranger's more sheltered existence begins to weave a tale of discovery, challenge, and the quest for manhood that is central to this engaging story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Wright, Harold Bell, 1872-1944
Title When a man's a man
Note Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Rick Niles, Charlie Kirschner and the PG Online
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Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Arizona -- Fiction
Subject Ranch life -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 14367
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Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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