A Stray Yankee in Texas (1853)

A Stray Yankee in Texas is a novel written by Philip Paxton and published in 1853. The book tells the story of a young man named Ned Fletcher who is from New England and travels to Texas in search of adventure. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including cowboys, bandits, and Native Americans. Ned finds himself in the middle of the conflict between the Texans and the Mexican government, which leads to several dangerous situations. He also falls in love with a young woman named Mary, who is the daughter of a wealthy rancher. Throughout the book, Ned learns about the culture and customs of Texas and the challenges that the people face in this new and rugged land. The novel provides a colorful and detailed portrait of life in Texas during the mid-19th century, including descriptions of the landscape, wildlife, and people. Overall, A Stray Yankee in Texas is a thrilling adventure story that captures the spirit of the American West and the challenges faced by those who sought to tame it.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.