The Virginian

The Virginian is a classic Western novel written by Owen Wister first published in 1902. It is considered one of the earliest and most influential works of Western literature helping to shape the popular image of the American cowboy and the Wild West. The novel is set in the late 19th century in the American West primarily in Wyoming. It tells the story of the title character known simply as the Virginian. He is a strong skilled and principled cowboy who works on the Sunk Creek Ranch. The Virgin...See More