The Upper Trail (1913)

The Upper Trail is a novel written by James Robert Gettys and was first published in 1913. The story is set in the early 1900s and follows the life of a young man named John Sherwood. John is a hard-working and ambitious individual who is determined to make a name for himself in the world.The novel begins with John leaving his hometown and heading west to seek his fortune. He finds work as a ranch hand and quickly rises through the ranks to become a respected cattleman. Along the way, he meets a variety of interesting characters, including a beautiful young woman named Helen.As John's success grows, he becomes more and more involved in the politics of the region. He finds himself at odds with a corrupt businessman who will stop at nothing to maintain his power and influence. John must use all of his wits and resources to outmaneuver his opponent and protect his own interests.Throughout the novel, James Robert Gettys paints a vivid picture of life in the American West during the early 1900s. He explores themes of ambition, love, and power, and creates a cast of characters that are both memorable and engaging. The Upper Trail is a classic work of American literature that continues to captivate readers to this day.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.