Publisher's Synopsis
Black Buttes is a novel written by Clarence E. Mulford. The story is set in the American West during the late 19th century and follows the adventures of Buck Peters, a cowboy and rancher who becomes embroiled in a conflict with a gang of outlaws known as the Black Buttes Gang. The gang is led by a notorious outlaw named Red Pierre, who is determined to take over Buck's ranch and the surrounding land. Buck, along with his friends and fellow cowboys, must defend their land and stop the Black Buttes Gang from wreaking havoc in the community. The novel is filled with action-packed scenes of gunfights, horseback chases, and daring rescues, as well as moments of humor and camaraderie between the characters. Black Buttes is a classic Western novel that offers readers an exciting glimpse into the rugged and wild world of the American West.1922. Mulford was also the author of the Hopalong Cassidy Western novels. Contents: The Stampede; The Second Stampede; An Unhospitable Ranch; Great Oaks; Tracks; Into the Buttes; Local History; Axle Grease and Threats; West Canyon; Rustler Activities; A Visitor; Out of the Past; A Welcome Task; A Coyote at Bay; Preparations; Two Jackals; The Calm; Snarling Spite; After Ten Years; Tracks are Tracks; and The End of the Trail.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
