Publisher's Synopsis
The One-Way Trail: A Story of the Cattle Country is a novel written by Ridgwell Cullum and first published in 1911. The story is set in the American West during the late 19th century and follows the adventures of a young cowboy named Jack Britt as he navigates the rugged terrain, harsh weather, and dangerous outlaws of the cattle country.As the novel opens, Jack is working on a ranch owned by a wealthy cattle baron named Rufus K. Randall. Jack is a skilled rider, but he is also impulsive and prone to taking risks. One day, he gets into a fight with another cowboy and is fired from his job. With no other options, Jack decides to strike out on his own and become a cattle driver.Along the way, Jack meets a variety of colorful characters, including a grizzled old prospector, a tough-as-nails saloon owner, and a beautiful young woman named Mary. Jack also has to contend with rustlers, hostile Indians, and treacherous river crossings as he makes his way across the country.Despite the challenges he faces, Jack remains determined to succeed and make a name for himself in the cattle business. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about loyalty, courage, and perseverance, and ultimately emerges as a hero in his own right.The One-Way Trail is a classic Western adventure story that captures the spirit of the American frontier. With its vivid descriptions of the landscape, colorful characters, and thrilling action sequences, it is a must-read for anyone who loves tales of the Old West.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.
