The Searchers (1920)

The Searchers is a novel written by John Foster and published in 1920. The story revolves around a group of men who embark on a dangerous mission to find a young girl who has been abducted by Native Americans. The main character, Ethan Edwards, is a bitter and vengeful man who has spent years searching for his niece, Debbie, who was taken by the Comanche tribe. Along with his adoptive nephew, Martin Pawley, Ethan sets out on a perilous journey across the Texas frontier to find Debbie and bring her back home. As they travel deeper into the wilderness, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, including hostile tribes, treacherous terrain, and personal conflicts. Along the way, Ethan's hatred for the Native Americans is put to the test as he begins to question his own motives and beliefs. The Searchers is a classic Western novel that explores themes of revenge, redemption, and the clash of cultures. It has been adapted into a highly acclaimed film by director John Ford, starring John Wayne as Ethan Edwards.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.