
In the rugged heart of Nevada’s Silver Bend Mountains, a teenage legend known as Young Wild West rides into the modest mining camp of Big Bonanza. Fresh from two days of untamed wilderness, he and his close‑knit crew—sharp‑shooting scout Cheyenne Charlie, steadfast friend Jim Dart, and the spirited women Arietta, Eloise, and Anna—find a welcome glimpse of civilization among a handful of shanties. Celebrated for his uncanny marksmanship and unrivaled horsemanship, the boy hero carries the swagger of a seasoned ranger while still clinging to the daring optimism of youth.
The arrival stirs curiosity among the town’s rough‑and‑ready locals, especially when a mysterious Chinaman slips away from the saloon’s doorway, hinting at hidden dangers. As the group settles in, friendships are tested and loyalties affirmed, setting the stage for a classic clash of frontier grit and emerging law. Listeners will be drawn into a world where bravery, quick wit, and the promise of adventure ride side by side.
Full title
Young Wild West at "Forbidden Pass" and, How Arietta Paid the Toll
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (138K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Richard Halsey
Release date
2007-02-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A mysterious house name from the dime-novel era, this writer is best remembered for fast-moving frontier adventures centered on Young Wild West. Very little reliable biographical information seems to survive, which only adds to the old-pulp intrigue.
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