The Range Boss

The Range Boss is a western novel written by Charles Alden Seltzer. The book tells the story of a range boss named Gene Stewart, who is tasked with managing a large cattle ranch in the American West. As he navigates the challenges of the job, including dealing with rival ranchers and cattle rustlers, Gene also finds himself caught up in a romantic entanglement with a woman named Ruth. The book is set in the early 20th century and provides a vivid portrayal of life in the American West during this time period. Seltzer's writing style is characterized by his attention to detail and his ability to create compelling characters that readers can easily relate to. Overall, The Range Boss is a thrilling and engaging western novel that is sure to appeal to fans of the genre. It offers a unique glimpse into the history and culture of the American West, while also providing an entertaining and memorable reading experience.1916. Charles Alden Seltzer was one of the most successful and prolific Western writers of his day. His books are now lauded for their authenticity, and were widely reprinted and translated during his lifetime, and for several decades after. A number of his novels were adapted for the screen beginning in the silent-film era. The Range Boss begins: Getting up the shoulder of the mesa was no easy job, but judging from the actions and appearance of wiry pony and rider it was a job that would be accomplished. For part of the distance, it is true, the man thought it best to dismount, drive the pony ahead of him, and follow on foot. At length, however, they reached the top of the mesa, and after a breathing spell the man mounted and rode across the tableland.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.