Show Down (1921)
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Overview
Show Down is a Western novel written by Julia Houston Railey and published in 1921. The story follows the main character, Jack, a cowboy who has been working on a ranch for several years. Jack is a skilled rider and knows how to handle a gun, but he is also a man with a troubled past.One day, Jack is approached by a group of men who offer him a job as a gunman. Jack is hesitant at first, but the promise of a large sum of money convinces him to take the job. However, he soon discovers that the men he is working for are ruthless and have no regard for human life. Jack realizes that he has made a mistake and decides to leave the group.As he tries to escape, Jack is pursued by the men who want to silence him. He is forced to use all of his skills to stay alive and outsmart his pursuers. Along the way, Jack meets a woman named Mary who helps him in his quest for freedom.The novel is full of action, suspense, and adventure, as Jack faces danger at every turn. It also explores themes of redemption, loyalty, and the consequences of one's actions. Show Down is a classic Western novel that will appeal to fans of the genre and anyone who enjoys a good adventure story.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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781165609710
- ISBN-10: 1165609711
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.76 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.08 pounds
- Page Count: 366
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