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Beadle's Dime Library No. 309

1884 · Free to read

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About this issue

This Beadle dime novel, published September 24, 1884, features a Western frontier tale by "Buckskin Sam" (Major Sam S. Hall). The serial opens with Raybold, the Rattling Ranger; or, Old Rocky's Tough Campaign. Colonel Pemberton travels westward with his children—the spirited sixteen-year-old Pearl and her younger brother Paul—to establish a ranch near the San Saba River. They're guided by Old Rocky, an experienced scout. When Pearl rides ahead despite warnings, a piercing scream signals her distress. Old Rocky and the colonel charge through the timber toward gunfire, suggesting an attack. The narrative backsteps to reveal Pearl's recent encounter with a man who captured her admiration—a significant, romantic development. During a earlier solo ride on the prairie, Pearl had lassoed and broken a wild mustang. The story emphasizes her horsemanship skills and fearless nature as a "typical Texas girl," while establishing her capacity for sudden, deep romantic attachment. The setup promises adventure and romance within a frontier setting marked by Indian threats and ranching endeavors.

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