Everything you need to understand or teach Old Ramon by Jack Schaefer.
In his books and stories, Schaefer celebrates the solid virtues of the Old West. He has said that in all his storytelling he establishes a strong major character whom he pits against specific human problems. In Old Ramon, the title character, an aging but infinitely wise herder of a wealthy rancher's sheep, must meet a number of challenges. In confronting them, Ramon demonstrates skills and attitudes that Schaefer values highly.
Throughout the book...