Description
Crispin Mayo leaves his small fishing village in Skibbereen behind and sets out for the vast, unforgiving American frontier, where he joins a railroad construction crew in search of work, adventure, and a new identity. Reckless, proud, and quick to fight, Crispin must navigate the brutal hardships and volatile rivalries of the West while learning what true courage demands. Against a backdrop of frontier labor, danger, and hard-won opportunity, the story explores migration, self-reliance, and the transformation from youthful brawler to seasoned man. Rich in the vivid action and authentic Western atmosphere associated with its author, it is a compelling tale of growing up far from home.
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ebook
Random House Publishing Group
Published Jan 1, 2004
246 pages
ISBN: 9780553899443
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Details
First Published
1973
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Man from Skibbereen by Louis L'Amour.