Publisher's Synopsis
""The Little Knight Of The X Bar B"" is a children's book written by Mary Katherine Maule and originally published in 1910. The story follows a young boy named Jack, who lives on a ranch called the X Bar B with his father and their ranch hands. Jack dreams of becoming a cowboy and riding his own horse, but his father insists that he is too young and small. One day, Jack discovers a small pony named Dolly who has been abandoned by her owner. Jack takes her in and begins to train her, determined to prove to his father that he is capable of being a cowboy. Along the way, Jack faces challenges and learns important lessons about responsibility, hard work, and perseverance. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of life on a ranch in the early 1900s, including details about cattle drives, branding, and other ranching practices. It also emphasizes the importance of kindness and compassion towards animals. Overall, ""The Little Knight Of The X Bar B"" is a heartwarming tale of a young boy's determination to follow his dreams and make a difference in the world around him.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.
