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Cowmen and Rustlers: A Story of the Wyoming Cattle Ranges

A family connection moves to the Wyoming cattle country, setting off a sequence of frontier adventures that blend natural hazards and human violence. Young relatives and companions face wolves, icy escapes, gunfire, and long pursuits as clashes between ranchmen and organized rustlers escalate into raids, an arsoned homestead, and tense negotiations. The plot alternates action set pieces with councils, covert messages, hostage crises, and paroles, tracing shifting loyalties and tactics on the open range until a final summons and a concluding confrontation resolve the sustained campaign of pursuit and retribution.

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A family connection moves to the Wyoming cattle country, setting off a sequence of frontier adventures that blend natural hazards and human violence. Young relatives and companions face wolves, icy escapes, gunfire, and long pursuits as clashes between ranchmen and organized rustlers escalate into raids, an arsoned homestead, and tense negotiations. The plot alternates action set pieces with councils, covert messages, hostage crises, and paroles, tracing shifting loyalties and tactics on the open range until a final summons and a concluding confrontation resolve the sustained campaign of pursuit and retribution.

About the Author

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Edward Sylvester Ellis

Edward Sylvester Ellis was an American author known for his prolific contributions to juvenile literature in the late 19th century. He wrote adventure stories that captivated young readers, often set against the backdrop of the American frontier and wilderness. His notable works include "A Waif of the Mountains" and "Adrift in the Wilds; Or, The Adventures of Two Shipwrecked Boys," which reflect themes of survival and exploration. Ellis's writing is characterized by its engaging narratives and moral lessons, making him a significant figure in the genre of boys' adventure fiction during his time.

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