Publisher's Synopsis
This classic Western novel follows the story of Jefferson Hallock, a determined railroad man tasked with bringing order to the unruly Red Butte Western Railroad. Set in the rugged American West, the novel is filled with themes of lawlessness, corporate conflict, and personal redemption. As Hallock faces dangerous outlaws and corrupt officials, he works to transform the chaotic railroad into a symbol of progress and order. Lynde's fast-paced storytelling and vivid depiction of the frontier make this a captivating tale of justice and perseverance.
Francis Lynde (1856-1930) wrote fiction set in the Carolinas concerned with mining and western expansion.
