The Story of the Foss River Ranch: A Tale of the Northwest
| Author | : Ridgwell Cullum |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 349 |
| Release | : 2019-12-05 |
| ISBN-10 | : EAN:4057664570352 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (52 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Story of the Foss River Ranch: A Tale of the Northwest written by Ridgwell Cullum and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-05 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Story of the Foss River Ranch: A Tale of the Northwest' is a novel by Ridgwell Cullum set in the Western Canadian ranching world. The story begins at the annual ball of the Polo Club, a social function of the first water, where the rich and fashionable gather. John Allandale, or "Poker" John, is the uncle and guardian of Joaquina, or "Jacky," a beautiful and strong-willed girl who attracts the attention of many men. As the dance progresses, John realizes his responsibility towards his niece and her love life, but he is also burdened by his own problems. He is an addict to the game of poker, and his debts are starting to catch up with him.
