Publisher's Synopsis
The Owner of the Lazy D is a western novel by William Patterson White, first published in 1919. The story follows the main character, Jim Benton, who inherits his father's ranch, the Lazy D, after his father's sudden death. Jim is inexperienced in ranching and struggles to manage the property, facing challenges such as drought, rustlers, and hostile neighbors. He also falls in love with a woman named Helen, who is the daughter of one of his enemies. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and perseverance in the face of adversity. The Owner of the Lazy D is a classic western tale that takes readers on a journey through the rugged terrain of the American West, where the land is tough and the people even tougher.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.