
THE LAND OF STRONG MEN - BY A. M. CHISHOLM - AUTHOR OF "Precious Waters" and "The Boss of Wind River" - ILLUSTRATED BY FRANK TENNEY JOHNSON - New York THE H. K. FLY COMPANY Publishers - Copyright, 1919, by THE H. K. FLY COMPANY
ILLUSTRATIONS
The Land of Strong Men
CHAPTER I - LOST AND FOUND
CHAPTER II - A DEATH BED
CHAPTER III - ANGUS ASSERTS HIMSELF
CHAPTER IV - JUDGE RILEY—DRUNK AND SOBER
CHAPTER V - ANGUS IN LOVE AND WAR
CHAPTER VI - GAIN AND LOSS
CHAPTER VII - THE FRENCHES AGAIN
In the shadow of towering eastern ranges, a mist‑cloaked ranch stirs as mountain water rushes and autumn leaves rustle. The sturdy log house shelters Angus, a tall, dark‑skinned youth with steady eyes, and his spirited sister‑like friend Faith. Their mornings are filled with rope‑tightened ponies, rifle‑clutched silhouettes, and the low murmur of cattle, sketching a frontier life that feels both harsh and homey. The changing seasons turn the rugged landscape into a proving ground for courage and loyalty.
Sudden encounters with a hoarding grizzly, whispered schemes in the local saloon, and the threat of outlaws set the stage for daring races and lingering romances. Angus must weigh honor against personal desire, while Faith discovers a world beyond the orchard rows that once defined her. Listeners are drawn into sweeping plains, treacherous hills, and the quiet strength of those who call this harsh domain home.
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (615K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Darleen Dove, Roger Frank, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-09-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1872–1960
Known for fast-moving Western fiction and frontier adventure, he was a Canadian writer whose work was shaped by real experience in British Columbia. His stories appeared widely in popular magazines before reaching readers in book form.
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