The Texican

Chapter 3: ILLUSTRATIONS

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The story follows a ranching community on the western range as cattle disputes and branding controversies escalate into betrayal, vigilante violence, and open conflict. Episodes move from quiet river crossings to stampedes, a kangaroo court, armed revolt, and contentious legal hearings, with newspapery influence and shifting loyalties shaping events. The narrative traces how frontier custom collides with formal law, explores consequences for individuals and the community, and concludes with attempts to restore order and return to simpler ways after the costly upheavals.

ILLUSTRATIONS

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The calf was like its mother, but she, on account of her brand and ear-marks, held the entire attention of the Texan	Frontispiece
Pecos's ever-ready pistol was out and balanced in his hand	58
As the rout went by Angy saw Pecos, tied to his horse, his arms bound tight to his sides	189
"You will turn this jail into a hog-waller, will you?" he demanded	253
She laid a brown hand against the bars as if in protest and motioned him nearer the screen	313

THE TEXICAN