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THE CHALICE OF COURAGE - A Romance of Colorado - BY CYRUS TOWNSEND BRADY - Author of "The Island of Regeneration," "The Better Man," "Hearts and the Highway," "As the Sparks Fly Upward," etc., etc.
PREFACE
ILLUSTRATIONS
THE CHALICE OF COURAGE - (Courtesy of The Outlook)
BOOK I - THE HIGHER LAW
CHAPTER I - THE CUP THAT WOULD NOT PASS
CHAPTER II - ALONE UPON THE TRAIL
BOOK II - THE EAST AND THE WEST
CHAPTER III - THE YOUNG LADY FROM PHILADELPHIA
CHAPTER IV - THE GAME PLAYED IN THE USUAL WAY
Set against the sweeping, untamed wilderness of Colorado’s high country, the story follows a daring young man who rides an ancient canyon trail, oblivious to the sheer cliffs that loom above and the roaring river below. A sudden, blood‑curdling scream shatters his reverie, thrusting him into a crisis that tests his fortitude and reveals a hidden depth of compassion. As he grapples with the echoing danger, the rugged landscape becomes a crucible for both bravery and the burgeoning bond between strangers whose lives intersect on that precarious ledge.
Beyond the immediate peril, the novel weaves a tender romance that blossoms amid the stark beauty of the frontier. The protagonists must confront personal doubts, the weight of “higher law,” and the promise of a future forged by mutual courage. Readers will be drawn into a world where love is as fierce and resilient as the mountains themselves, offering a heartfelt glimpse of hope amid hardship.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (432K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2011-09-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1861–1920
An Episcopal priest, Naval Academy graduate, and prolific storyteller, he brought history and adventure together in dozens of popular books. His writing ranges from naval tales to frontier conflicts, with Indian Fights and Fighters among his best-known works.
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