Richmond Pearson Hobson Books

The first in a trilogy, "Grass Beyond the Mountains" is a story of discovery and endurance on North America's western frontier by three good old-fashioned cowboys. With laconic cowboy humor and the ease of a born writer, Richmond Hobson describes the life-and-death escapades, the funny and tragic incidents peopled with extraordinary frontier characters, in a true adventure that surpasses the most thrilling Wild West fiction. In the fall of 1934, three cowhands with a dream of owning a cattle ranch made their way from peaceful Wyoming to the harsh, uncharted territory of the British Columbian interior. In conditions as challenging as any encountered by the western frontier pioneers of a hundred years earlier, the three men and their equipment-laden horses conquered the tortuous miles over narrow passes and mountain summits, hewed their first cabin from virgin timber, and attempted to carve out a space for themselves on the unforgiving landscape. Gritty, fun, and endlessly entertaining, Hobson's story is sure to entertain country- and city-dwellers alike.

This fast-paced adventure novel follows the escapades of Buck Jones, a plucky young midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, who battles bullies, solves mysteries, and proves his worth as a future officer. Hobson, himself a naval hero, infuses the story with plenty of authentic detail and jargon, and does not shy away from exploring the ethical dilemmas faced by military men and women. Whether you are a fan of action-packed stories or military history, this book is a fun and inspiring read.

The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote important literature by offering a high-quality, affordable edition that remains true to the original.