Lightning of Gold [electronic resource] : A Western Story
Max Brand2015
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From legendary Western author Max Brand comes a tale of covert espionage, gold,
and a mysterious figure on horseback.
In this dramatic and strange story, Lefty Bill Ranger, an Alaskan mail carrier,
travels to Circle City through a terrific snowstorm. There he meets Mennevala
man who is widely feared throughout the territoryand is offered a job. He is to
go to Tuckerville, California, and from there to the mountain fastness where
Peter Crosson and his son, Oliver, live in total isolation. Menneval wants
Ranger to watch and report what he sees for a period of six months. The pay for
this espionage will be $6,000 in gold. Ranger, attracted by the money, accepts
the assignment.
In the Sierra Mountains, Ranger sets up his camp and, pretending to be a
trapper, keeps the Crosson ranch under surveillance. One day, Ranger is amazed
to witness a gigantic mountain lion being pursued by a pack of wolves and
followed by a bronzed youth on horseback. The wolf pack seems to be unde...
Main title:
Author:
Max Brand, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Skyhorse Publishing, 2015
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (264 pages)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781510700352
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
428130
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |