Rancho Del Muerto, and Other Stories of Adventure by Charles King
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"Rancho Del Muerto" by Charles King is a collection of adventure stories written in the late 19th century. The narrative primarily centers around themes of danger, intrigue, and the complexities of relationships in the lawless landscape of Arizona, particularly involving a character named Lieutenant Adriance as he investigates the unsolved murder of Sergeant Dinsmore and navigates his feelings for Isabel, the daughter of the ranch owner, Pedro Ruiz. At the start of
the story, the paymaster Major Sherrick and his clerk, Mr. Staines, arrive at Rancho Del Muerto under tense circumstances, as it bears a reputation linked to violence and crime. The narrative intensifies with the introduction of a sinister and mysterious atmosphere, where warnings of danger loom amidst the scenery of the desolate landscape. As Major Sherrick grapples with his suspicions about the ranch's proprietor, Pedro Ruiz, readers are drawn into the escalating tension involving a prior murder, the maiden's predicament, and the paymaster's unfolding narrative. The opening reveals a blend of adventure, romance, and a struggle for justice against the backdrop of the wild West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | King, Charles, 1844-1933 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Rancho Del Muerto, and Other Stories of Adventure by Various Authors, from "Outing" |
| Contents | Rancho del muerto / Charles King -- A mighty hunter before the Lord / Virginius Dabney -- A Cohutta Valley shooting match / Will N. Harben -- Moeran's moose / Ed. W. Sandys -- The mystery of a Christmas hunt / Talbot Torrance -- Herne the hunter / William Perry Brown -- Uncle Duke's "B'ar" story / Lillian Gilfillan -- A cigarette from Carconto / Edward French -- Antaeus / Frank M. Bicknell -- Which Miss Charteris? / C.G. Rodgers -- The bear's-head brooch / Ernest Ingersoll -- Miss Gwynne's burglar / Violet E. Mitchell -- The lady in rouge / W.E.P. French -- The breaking of winter / Patience Stapleton -- Cynthy's Joe / Clara Sprague Ross. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Hunting stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51919 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 608 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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