The Virginian - Paperback – The Tale Trade

The Virginian - Paperback

$22.59

Availability: 50 left in stock

by Owen Wister (Author)

Owen Wister's pioneering Western novel about a noble cowboy in the untamed Wyoming Territory, freshly repackaged for the Union Square & Co. Signature Editions line.

On the frontier of 1880s Wyoming, one man stands apart. Known only as the Virginian, he is a man of few words but profound honor. When a villainous cattle rustler named Trampas threatens to destroy everything he holds dear, the Virginian is forced into a deadly rivalry that will be the ultimate test of his personal code of justice. An unforgettable tale that launched the legend of the American cowboy and captured the passion at the heart of the American West.

Author Biography

Owen Wister (1860-1938) was an American writer. Born to a prominent Philadelphia family, Wister attended Harvard and studied music in Paris before becoming a lawyer, but it was his experiences on ranches in Wyoming that inspired his writing about the American West. He is best known for his novel The Virginian, which is considered a foundational work of the Western genre.

Number of Pages: 384

Dimensions: 1.05 x 7.97 x 5.42 IN

Publication Date: November 03, 2026

Accelerated Reader:

Quiz Name: Virginian

Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12

Reading Level: 6.3

Point Value: 21