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\[Frontispiece: Judith's spurs answered him, and the bit … brought him about, whirling … bucking as only … a devil-hearted horse knows how to buck.\]
BY - JACKSON GREGORY
AUTHOR OF THE JOYOUS TROUBLE MAKER, SIX FEET-FOUR, ETC.
ILLUSTRATED BY W. HERBERT DUNTON
On the edge of the high valley, the Blue Lake Ranch buzzes with the rhythm of hooves and the glow of sunrise over pine‑crowned ridges. Bud Lee, the ranch’s seasoned foreman, watches the land with a quiet intensity, his mind already turning over a lingering question that could change everything. Into this world rides Judith, a fierce and capable rider whose spurs seem to answer the very spirit of the horses she commands. Her reputation for daring—riding outlaws and handling the most stubborn mustangs—has made her both respected and whispered about among the ranch hands.
When a request arrives from the mysterious Trevors, Bud finds himself pulled into a plan that could test the limits of loyalty and courage. Judith steps forward, offering more than a steady hand—she brings a bold willingness to ride into danger and confront the shadowed figures gathering at Squaw Creek. As the first day’s light spreads, the trio prepares for a venture that promises both excitement and peril, setting the stage for a western tale of grit, friendship, and the untamed spirit of the frontier.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (428K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2006-07-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1882–1943
A prolific early 20th-century storyteller, he turned his experience as a teacher and journalist into fast-moving Western and adventure fiction. His novels helped shape the popular image of the American frontier for magazine and book readers alike.
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