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“The Passing of Peg-Leg” and “A Question of Possession” appeared originally in Leslie’s Monthly, and are here reprinted by permission of the publishers of that magazine.
Cattle Brands: A Collection of Western Camp-Fire Stories
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A collection of short, episodic tales set on western cattle drives and in frontier ranch camps, portraying daily routines and extraordinary incidents alike. Vignettes cover herd movements, roundups, rustling and attempted robberies, winter work, and encounters with lawlessness, all told with practical detail about stock handling, horsemanship, and camp life. Narratives emphasize camaraderie, resourcefulness, humor, and harshness of trail existence, alternating lively campfire storytelling with sober episodes of danger, justice, and the customs that govern men and animals on the range.