The Sheriff of Pecos by H. Bedford-Jones
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"The Sheriff of Pecos" by H. Bedford-Jones is a novel written in the early 20th century. This Western tale is set in the rugged landscape of Pahrump County and revolves around Jack Robinson, a seemingly peaceable stranger who becomes embroiled in local conflicts involving power struggles, ranches, and accusations of murder. The story intertwines themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the harsh realities of life on the frontier, particularly highlighting the tension between
old bonds and new dangers. The opening of the novel introduces several key characters and sets the stage for a gripping conflict. Jack Robinson enters a saloon in Pahrump, where he quickly gets involved in a dangerous game of recognition, deception, and gunplay. The narrative reveals a rivalry involving individuals like Templeton Buck, who has ulterior motives regarding the Shumway ranch and the fate of its occupants, including Estella Shumway, who is struggling to keep her family’s ranch afloat. As Robinson exposes himself to local threats and violent entanglements, the tension builds around impending confrontations with figures like Buck and Murphy, stirring suspense and intrigue about how these dynamics will unfold in the rugged backdrop of the West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bedford-Jones, H. (Henry), 1887-1949 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Sheriff of Pecos |
| Credits | Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Texas -- Fiction |
| Subject | Sheriffs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60797 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-60797-9 |
| Release Date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 432 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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