The Virginian

By: Owen Wister

Narrated by: Jack Garrett

Originally published in 1902, Owen Wister’s The Virginian pre-dates the classic novels of Zane Grey and Max Brand and is considered by many to be the original Western. Dedicated to Wister’s friend and fellow outdoorsman Theodore Roosevelt, this timeless tale almost single-handedly established the cowboy archetype in literature. A quiet, noble foreman of a Wyoming cattle ranch in the 1870s, the Virginian falls for pretty schoolteacher Molly Wood. But when a rival suitor challenges his honor, the Virginian struggles to make his beloved Molly understand the harsh justice of the West.

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This is such a great book and such a good reader.

Well worth the 20 plus hours. A journey back in time yet timeless and witty.

A favorite...

The Virginian is one of my favorite stories of all time! The narration is good too.

Best Western Book

This was recommended by a friend! It did not disappoint! Everything you could want in a good book. I’ll be reading it again soon.

Great story

Really love this book got into the story The narration was great and it characters were built up well

Really good book!

I've been listening to some classics interspersed with other books recently. This one was available at a special low price so I picked it up. Boy, have I been surprised! It has a good story and the narration is one of the best I've heard.