Publisher's Synopsis
Claudius, The Cowboy Of Ramapo Valley is a historical fiction novel set in Southern New York during the American Revolution. The story follows the main character, Claudius Smith, a young cowboy who becomes a notorious outlaw after being wrongly accused of a crime he did not commit. Claudius and his gang of cowboys fight against the British and their loyalists, as well as corrupt officials and wealthy landowners who oppress the poor farmers of Ramapo Valley. Along the way, Claudius falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Betsy, who becomes his loyal partner in crime. The novel is written by P. Demarest Johnson and was first published in 1894. It is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and rebellion that captures the spirit of the American Revolution and the struggles of the common people who fought for their freedom.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.
