The One-Way Trail: A story of the cattle country

Name: The One-Way Trail: A story of the cattle country
Author: Ridgwell Cullum

By Ridgwell Cullum

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The narrative follows life on a cattle ranch where friendships, rivalries, and a love interest strain relations among men. A shooting match and courtship precede a rising conflict with rustlers that provokes community outrage and formation of a vigilance committee. Accusations, branding, a tribunal and a trial test loyalties while a woman's instincts and private revelations shape decisions. The story traces loss, endurance, courtroom reckonings and the shadow of imminent execution, and ends with survivors confronting moral costs as they continue onward along the narrow trail of life.

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Ridgwell Cullum

Ridgwell Cullum was a British-born author known for his contributions to early 20th-century Western fiction. His works often explore themes of adventure and the rugged landscapes of the American West. Among his notable titles is "In the Brooding Wild," which showcases his ability to weave intricate narratives set against the backdrop of nature's beauty and peril. Cullum's storytelling is characterized by vivid descriptions and a deep understanding of the human spirit in challenging circumstances. His novels, such as "The Golden Woman: A Story of the Montana Hills" and "The Night Riders: A Romance of Early Montana," reflect his fascination with the frontier life and the complexities of its characters.