
\[Frontispiece: The blazing heat was such that men and horses and steers suffered terribly.\]
BY - JACKSON GREGORY
AUTHOR OF JUDITH OF BLUE LAKE RANCH, THE BELLS OF SAN JUAN, SIX FEET FOUR, ETC.
ILLUSTRATED BY J. G. SHEPHERD
ILLUSTRATIONS
The blazing heat was such that men and horses and steers suffered terribly...... Frontispiece - The men about him and Packard withdrew this way and that leaving empty floor space. - Terry's head, her face flushed rosily, her eyes never brighter, popped up on one side of the log. - "Say it!" laughed Terry. "Well, I'm here. Came on business."
MAN TO MAN
CHAPTER I - STEVE DIVES INTO DEEP WATERS
CHAPTER II - MISS BLUE CLOAK KNOWS WHEN SHE'S BEAT
CHAPTER III - NEWS OF A LEGACY
Steve Packard rides deeper into the pine‑clad mountains, chasing a restless promise of home and heritage. The opening swells with the heat of a desert town and the cool breath of a forested valley, painting a landscape where men, horses, and even the land itself seem to suffer under the sun. As Steve follows a familiar trail, memories of his childhood ranch and his late father’s legacy stir a mixture of duty, adventure, and quiet longing.
The narrative quickly introduces a striking mystery—a blue‑cloaked woman glimpsed across a lake—hinting at hidden connections and future conflict. Alongside vivid descriptions of wildlife, rugged trails, and frontier life, the story captures the restless spirit of a young man torn between the open road and the pull of family land. Listeners can expect rugged western scenery, a touch of romance, and the steady pulse of a man testing his courage against both nature and his own past.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (411K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Al Haines
Release date
2006-07-29
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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