
By Clarence E. Mulford
AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED TO “M. D.”
BAR-20 DAYS
CHAPTER I - ON A STRANGE RANGE
CHAPTER II - THE REBOUND
CHAPTER III - DICK MARTIN STARTS SOMETHING
CHAPTER IV - JOHNNY ARRIVES
CHAPTER V - THE GHOST OF THE SAN MIGUEL
CHAPTER VI - HOPALONG LOSES A HORSE
CHAPTER VII - MR. CASSIDY COGITATES
Two weather‑worn cow‑punters roll into a bustling frontier town, shedding their saddles outside the best hotel and instantly drawing the attention of the local marshal. Their easy banter and quick‑draw charm mask a purpose: a mission from their friend Buck that promises both profit and adventure. As they settle in, they meet the town’s smooth‑talking lawyer, Jeremiah T. Jones, who offers them a drink and a vague warning about a place called “Bar‑20.”
Curiosity gets the better of them, and the pair set out to locate the mysterious bar, guided by a mix of local gossip and their own restless instincts. Along the dusty streets they encounter colorful townsfolk, a hardware store peddling fresh rifles, and the ever‑watchful eyes of a marshal who seems both amused and wary. Their first day hints at hidden rivalries and a brewing conflict that will test their wits as much as their guns, promising a classic Western tale of loyalty, danger, and the open range.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (382K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Dagny; John Bickers; David Widger
Release date
2006-04-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1883–1956
Best known for creating Hopalong Cassidy, this American writer helped shape the early Western series with stories that were rougher and more grounded than many later screen versions. His books mixed action with careful research, giving readers a vivid sense of frontier life.
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