
The story opens under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden, where a raucous Wild West show has turned the polished arena into a dusty frontier. Spectators from every corner of New York gather to watch seasoned riders toss lariats, break wild mustangs, and shout their bravado to a cheering crowd. Amid the spectacle, two hardened cowboys—one lean and sun‑kissed, the other a towering, iron‑gray veteran—wait for the half‑hour they have before their train departs, already scheming a daring stunt of their own.
Inside the ring, colorful characters such as the flamboyant “Happy” Morgan and the fearless Bud Reeves take turns taming feral horses for a tempting cash prize. The duo’s banter turns competitive as they plot to outwit the crowd and each other, while a loud‑mouthed newcomer, Werthing, bursts onto the scene demanding a shot at the action. Their quick wit and restless spirit set the stage for a high‑octane adventure that captures the raw energy of the Old West colliding with the modern city.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (388K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1892–1944
Best known for fast-moving Westerns, this hugely prolific American writer published under many pen names and helped shape the pulp storytelling style of the early 20th century. His work mixed action, mythic heroes, and a pace that kept readers coming back for more.
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