Lin McLean

A young cow‑puncher named Lin McLean has earned a reputation on the Wyoming frontier for his skill with wild horses, out‑earning everyone but the cook. At twenty‑two, he’s restless in the lull of summer camp, craving “variety” and a chance to prove himself beyond the familiar range. His sharp wit and a jaunty handkerchief set him apart, even as his fellow ranch hands tease him about his unshaven look and lingering limp.

When the foreman arrives with news of unpaid wages, Lin seizes the moment to ride out toward Fort Washakie on the Shoshone reservation, where a new herd awaits his talents. The journey promises fresh challenges—new landscapes, unfamiliar faces, and the subtle politics of frontier life. As he heads east, Lin stands on the brink of a broader world that will test his courage, ingenuity, and the very definition of the cowboy he has become.