A Christmas When The West Was Young is a historical fiction novel written by Cyrus Townsend Brady and first published in 1913. The story is set in the American West during the 19th century, and centers around a group of pioneers who are struggling to survive in harsh winter conditions. The main character, John Leigh, is a young man who has recently moved to the West with his family. He becomes involved in a conflict with a local rancher, but soon...