A veteran trail driver, who has survived thundering stampedes and Comanche raids, discovers there's nothing so dangerous as courting a beautiful woman.... A brutally beaten homesteader crawls off to die—only to stumble upon an ancient talisman that restores his will to live....<br><br>This treasure trove of newly discovered stories captures the grit, grandeur, and glory of the men and women who wielded pistol and plow, Bible and branding iron to tame a wild country. A mysterious preacher rides into town to deliver a warning that leads to a surprising revelation.... And in the full-length novella <i>Rustler Roundup,</i> the hardworking citizens of a law-abiding town are pushed to the edge as rumors of rustlers in their midst threaten to turn neighbor against neighbor.<br><br>Each of these unforgettable tales bears the master's touch—comic twists, stark realism, crackling suspense—all the elements that have made Louis L'Amour an American legend.