Open Land, Open Heart: 33 Classic Ranching Storybooks to Love
The One-Way Trail, The Mornin'-Glory Girl, The Flying U's Last Stand, Cow-Country, etc.By Ridgwell Cullum, Kathryn Pocklington, Alice M. Winlow, Alice MacGowan, B. M. Bower, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Clarence Edward Mulford, John Wood Clay, Mary Ellen Chase, Bertrand W. Sinclair, Frances Parker, Dane Coolidge, Izola L. Forrester, Kate Boyles Bingham, Virgil D. Boyles, Les Savage, Vingie E. Roe, Onoto Watanna, F. S. Brereton, Peter B. Kyne, Clarice E. Richards, Josephine Chase, Harold Bindloss, Lily Munsell Ritchie, George Bird Grinnell, Albert Payson Terhune, Lillian Elizabeth Roy, Amy Bell Marlowe, Grace May North, Evelyn Raymond, Edith Lavell, John Luther Langworthy, L. Frank Baum, Clair Blank, Margaret Vandercook, Howard Roger Garis, James Captain Carson, Frank V. Webster, Joan Clark, Mayne Reid, Hermann Hagedorn, Edward G. Cheyney, Laura Lee Hope, Thomas Carson
Length315h 24m
About this audiobook
Open Land, Open Heart: 33 Classic Ranching Storybooks to Love is a remarkable anthology that traverses the expansive landscapes of ranching life, uniting a rich tapestry of storytelling that weaves themes of resilience, adventure, and the pioneering spirit. The collection showcases an array of literary styles ranging from gripping adventure tales to poignant narratives that capture the heart and soul of ranch culture. The stories reflect a profound appreciation for the land and the people who inhabit it, offering readers an eclectic mix of narratives that delve into the challenges and triumphs of ranching. Notable stories within this collection provide profound insights into the human condition, evoking emotions that linger long after the final page. The anthology brings together celebrated authors like Edgar Rice Burroughs, B. M. Bower, and L. Frank Baum, alongside other insightful voices, to explore the collective ethos of ranching communities. These diverse contributors, writing from the turn of the 20th century through the Golden Age of western literature, highlight the cultural and historical evolution of ranch life. Through their varied experiences and unique stylistic approaches, the anthology creates a multifaceted portrayal of ranching that resonates with authenticity and depth, drawing upon traditions of the Western frontier and the literary exploration of human perseverance. This collection is an invaluable resource for those interested in exploring the cultural tapestry of ranching through classic literature. Open Land, Open Heart provides readers with the opportunity to experience an array of perspectives within a single volume, making it a significant addition to any literary enthusiast’s library. Its educational value lies in the breadth of insights provided and the synergistic dialogue it fosters between the stories and their unique contextual backgrounds. Delve into this anthology to discover the heartening depth and timeless qualities of ranch life, captured through the pens of literature's most evocative western storytellers.
Audiobook details
GenreAction and Adventure, General Fiction
Length315 hrs 24 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 4, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
75Bob Chester's Grit; Or, From Ranch to Riches (pt. 1)
2Buck Peters, Ranchman (pt. 1)
76Bob Chester's Grit; Or, From Ranch to Riches (pt. 2)
3Buck Peters, Ranchman (pt. 2)
77Roughriders of the Pampas: A Tale of Ranch Life in South America (pt. 1)
4Buck Peters, Ranchman (pt. 3)
78Roughriders of the Pampas: A Tale of Ranch Life in South America (pt. 2)
5Buck Peters, Ranchman (pt. 4)
79Roughriders of the Pampas: A Tale of Ranch Life in South America (pt. 3)
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6Frances of the Ranges; Or, The Old Ranchman's Treasure (pt. 1)
80Roughriders of the Pampas: A Tale of Ranch Life in South America (pt. 4)
7Frances of the Ranges; Or, The Old Ranchman's Treasure (pt. 2)
81The Flying U's Last Stand (pt. 1)
8Frances of the Ranges; Or, The Old Ranchman's Treasure (pt. 3)
82The Flying U's Last Stand (pt. 2)
9The Pride of Palomar (pt. 1)
83The Flying U's Last Stand (pt. 3)
10The Pride of Palomar (pt. 2)
84The Flying U's Last Stand (pt. 4)
11The Pride of Palomar (pt. 3)
85Wild west (pt. 1)
12The Pride of Palomar (pt. 4)
86Wild west (pt. 2)
13The Pride of Palomar (pt. 5)
87Wild west (pt. 3)
14The One-Way Trail (pt. 1)
88Wild west (pt. 4)
15The One-Way Trail (pt. 2)
89The Texican (pt. 1)
16The One-Way Trail (pt. 3)
90The Texican (pt. 2)
17The One-Way Trail (pt. 4)
91The Texican (pt. 3)
18The One-Way Trail (pt. 5)
92Nameless River (pt. 1)
19Connie Carl at Rainbow Ranch (pt. 1)
93Nameless River (pt. 2)
20Connie Carl at Rainbow Ranch (pt. 2)
94Nameless River (pt. 3)
21Langford of the Three Bars (pt. 1)
95Roosevelt in the Bad Lands (pt. 1)
22Langford of the Three Bars (pt. 2)
96Roosevelt in the Bad Lands (pt. 2)
23Langford of the Three Bars (pt. 3)
97Roosevelt in the Bad Lands (pt. 3)
24Scott Burton on the Range (pt. 1)
98Roosevelt in the Bad Lands (pt. 4)
25Scott Burton on the Range (pt. 2)
99Roosevelt in the Bad Lands (pt. 5)
26Scott Burton on the Range (pt. 3)
100Roosevelt in the Bad Lands (pt. 6)
27His Royal Nibs (pt. 1)
101The White Chief: A Legend of Northern Mexico (pt. 1)
28His Royal Nibs (pt. 2)
102The White Chief: A Legend of Northern Mexico (pt. 2)
29His Royal Nibs (pt. 3)
103The White Chief: A Legend of Northern Mexico (pt. 3)
30The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound (pt. 1)
104The White Chief: A Legend of Northern Mexico (pt. 4)
31The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound (pt. 2)
105The White Chief: A Legend of Northern Mexico (pt. 5)
32The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound (pt. 3)
106The White Chief: A Legend of Northern Mexico (pt. 6)
33The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound (pt. 4)
107Ranching, Sport and Travel (pt. 1)
34The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound (pt. 5)
108Ranching, Sport and Travel (pt. 2)
35Jack, the Young Ranchman: A Boy's Adventures in the Rockies (pt. 1)
109Ranching, Sport and Travel (pt. 3)
36Jack, the Young Ranchman: A Boy's Adventures in the Rockies (pt. 2)
110Ranching, Sport and Travel (pt. 4)
37Jack, the Young Ranchman: A Boy's Adventures in the Rockies (pt. 3)
111Virginia of Elk Creek Valley (pt. 1)
38Jack, the Young Ranchman: A Boy's Adventures in the Rockies (pt. 4)
112Virginia of Elk Creek Valley (pt. 2)
39A Tenderfoot Bride: Tales from an Old Ranch (pt. 1)
113Virginia of Elk Creek Valley (pt. 3)
40A Tenderfoot Bride: Tales from an Old Ranch (pt. 2)
114Hope Hathaway (pt. 1)
41Aunt Jane's Nieces on the Ranch (pt. 1)
115Hope Hathaway (pt. 2)
42Aunt Jane's Nieces on the Ranch (pt. 2)
116Hope Hathaway (pt. 3)
43Aunt Jane's Nieces on the Ranch (pt. 3)
117Hope Hathaway (pt. 4)
44Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders at Circle O Ranch (pt. 1)
118Jessica Trent: Her Life on a Ranch (pt. 1)
45Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders at Circle O Ranch (pt. 2)
119Jessica Trent: Her Life on a Ranch (pt. 2)
46Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders at Circle O Ranch (pt. 3)
120Jessica Trent: Her Life on a Ranch (pt. 3)
47The Saddle Boys at Circle Ranch; Or, In at the Grand Round-Up (pt. 1)
121The Ranch Girls and Their Heart's Desire (pt. 1)
48The Saddle Boys at Circle Ranch; Or, In at the Grand Round-Up (pt. 2)
122The Ranch Girls and Their Heart's Desire (pt. 2)
49The Mornin'-Glory Girl (pt. 1)
123Chicken Little Jane on the Big John (pt. 1)
50The Mornin'-Glory Girl (pt. 2)
124Chicken Little Jane on the Big John (pt. 2)
51Polly of Pebbly Pit (pt. 1)
125Chicken Little Jane on the Big John (pt. 3)
52Polly of Pebbly Pit (pt. 2)
126Chicken Little Jane on the Big John (pt. 4)
53Polly of Pebbly Pit (pt. 3)
127Treve (pt. 1)
54The Curlytops at Uncle Frank's Ranch; Or, Little Folks on Ponyback (pt. 1)
128Treve (pt. 2)
55The Curlytops at Uncle Frank's Ranch; Or, Little Folks on Ponyback (pt. 2)
129Treve (pt. 3)
56The Curlytops at Uncle Frank's Ranch; Or, Little Folks on Ponyback (pt. 3)
130The Girl Scouts on the Ranch (pt. 1)
57Six Little Bunkers at Cowboy Jack's (pt. 1)
131The Girl Scouts on the Ranch (pt. 2)
58Six Little Bunkers at Cowboy Jack's (pt. 2)
132The Girl Scouts on the Ranch (pt. 3)
59The Bird Boys' Aeroplane Wonder; Or, Young Aviators on a Cattle Ranch (pt. 1)
133The Adventure Girls at K Bar O (pt. 1)
60The Bird Boys' Aeroplane Wonder; Or, Young Aviators on a Cattle Ranch (pt. 2)
134The Adventure Girls at K Bar O (pt. 2)
61The Bird Boys' Aeroplane Wonder; Or, Young Aviators on a Cattle Ranch (pt. 3)
135The Adventure Girls at K Bar O (pt. 3)
62Treasure of the Brasada (pt. 1)
136The Polly Page Ranch Club (pt. 1)
63Treasure of the Brasada (pt. 2)
137The Polly Page Ranch Club (pt. 2)
64Treasure of the Brasada (pt. 3)
138The Polly Page Ranch Club (pt. 3)
65The Girl from Hollywood (pt. 1)
139The Ranch Girls at Rainbow Lodge (pt. 1)
66The Girl from Hollywood (pt. 2)
140The Ranch Girls at Rainbow Lodge (pt. 2)
67The Girl from Hollywood (pt. 3)
141The Ranch Girls at Rainbow Lodge (pt. 3)
68The Girl from Hollywood (pt. 4)
142Virginia's Ranch Neighbors (pt. 1)
69The Girl from Hollywood (pt. 5)
143Virginia's Ranch Neighbors (pt. 2)
70A Girl of the Plains Country (pt. 1)
144Virginia's Ranch Neighbors (pt. 3)
71A Girl of the Plains Country (pt. 2)
145Cow-Country (pt. 1)
72A Girl of the Plains Country (pt. 3)
146Cow-Country (pt. 2)
73A Girl of the Plains Country (pt. 4)
147Cow-Country (pt. 3)
74A Girl of the Plains Country (pt. 5)
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