Publisher's Synopsis
Santa Fe's Partner is a Western novel written by Thomas A. Janvier. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the adventures of a man named Ned Trent, who is known as Santa Fe's Partner. Ned is a skilled trader and horseman who travels through the American West, buying and selling horses and cattle. He is accompanied by his loyal dog, Wolf, and his trusty horse, Old Tom.The novel begins with Ned and Wolf arriving in a small town in New Mexico. There, they meet a young woman named Juanita, who is being pursued by a group of outlaws. Ned and Wolf help Juanita escape, and they soon become friends. Ned learns that Juanita is searching for her father, who disappeared while searching for a lost gold mine.Ned agrees to help Juanita find her father and the gold mine. Along the way, they encounter a variety of obstacles, including hostile Native Americans, dangerous bandits, and treacherous terrain. Despite these challenges, Ned and Juanita persevere and eventually find the gold mine.However, their success is short-lived when they are ambushed by the outlaws who were pursuing Juanita. In a dramatic showdown, Ned and Wolf fight off the outlaws and save Juanita's life. The novel ends with Ned and Juanita parting ways, but with the promise to always be friends.Santa Fe's Partner is a thrilling Western adventure that captures the spirit of the American West. It is a story of friendship, loyalty, and perseverance in the face of adversity.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.