
In the wind‑blown outskirts of a fledgling frontier town, Mick Kennedy’s saloon throbs with the raw energy of the untamed West. Rough‑handed cowboys, their faces weathered by endless rides and prairie storms, crowd around scar‑red tables stained with grease and spilled whiskey. By day the establishment feels as crude as the cottonwood bar that holds it, but night’s candlelight softens the grit, turning sawdust‑covered floors into a dimly lit arena where cards clatter and fortunes are wagered.
Into this world steps Ben Blair, a newcomer whose quiet resolve soon catches the attention of both the lawless regulars and the town’s uneasy peacekeepers. As winter’s chill tightens its grip, alliances shift and whispered promises of love and redemption ripple through the smoke‑filled rooms. The stage is set for a tale of survival, honor, and the fierce pull of a land that refuses to be tamed.
Full title
Ben Blair The Story of a Plainsman
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (497K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2006-02-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1878–1909
A South Dakota dentist who wrote at night, he became known for vivid frontier fiction rooted in prairie life. His novels blend Western adventure with close attention to the people and pressures of the Plains.
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