Longhorns East
Longhorns East by Johnny D. Boggs, published by Kensington on August 22, 2023, is a historical fiction novel that recounts the remarkable journey of a cattle drive from Texas to New York City. The story centers on Tom Candy Ponting, an unconventional trail boss who, despite his lack of traditional cowboy traits, takes on the challenge of leading a diverse crew through treacherous terrain. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English.
Readers will find a narrative that explores the complexities of the cattle drive, highlighting the unique backgrounds of Ponting’s crew, which includes Texans, Englishmen, Mexicans, Freemen, and Cherokee. As they navigate obstacles such as railroads and rustlers, the crew’s determination to succeed not only aims for financial gain but also seeks to etch their names in history. Longhorns East immerses readers in the adventurous spirit of the 19th century, reflecting the challenges and aspirations of the American frontier.
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From nine-time Spur Award–winning Western author Johnny D. Boggs comes the incredible story of the biggest, longest, wildest cattle drive in America’s history—from the heart of Texas to New York City. . .
Tom Candy Ponting was no ordinary trail boss. He didn’t smoke, chew, cuss, or even carry a gun. Unlike his competitors, he learned how to herd cows on a farm back in England—and how to handle cowboys in bareknuckle prizefights. But his skills and know-how were really put to the test when he accepts a bet he might live to regret: lead a cattle drive from Texas to New York City. Not one to back down on a dare, Ponting assembles the motliest crew of cowboys ever seen—Texans, Englishmen, Mexicans, Freemen, Cherokee—and charts a course through the unfriendliest country to move seven hundred head of cattle, never easy in the best of times. Along the way, they’ll cross railroads and rustlers, hucksters and hustlers, with detours and dead ends aplenty. But if they succeed, the team will make more than just a whole lot of money. They will make history. . . .
Inspired by the real-life adventures of legendary cattleman Tom Candy Ponting, Longhorns East takes readers on an unforgettable journey as big and bold as the American Dream itself.
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