THE GRINGOS (Western Classic) (Annotated)

In The Gringos, B. M. Bower turns the Western away from the familiar cattle trail and toward the charged borderlands of old California, where Anglo newcomers, Californio aristocrats, ranch culture, romance, and political change meet uneasily. The novel combines historical adventure with Bower's characteristically brisk dialogue, visual precision, and affection for horse culture and open country. S...