Buffalo Bill's pursuit
by OpenStories
Original author: Prentiss Ingraham
"Buffalo Bill's Pursuit; Or, The Heavy Hand of Justice" by Prentiss Ingraham is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story focuses on the iconic character Buffalo Bill, a scout and hero of the American West, as he navigates dangerous adventures and encounters various eccentric characters, particularly Pizen Jane, a quirky and fierce woman of peculiar demeanor. The opening of the narrative introduces Buffalo Bill as he rides through a lonely trail alongside the Cinnabar River, drawn by a mysterious cry for help emanating from a tree. Determined to uncover the source, he discovers Pizen Jane trapped in a hollow oak, who recounts her quirky and dangerous predicament while expressing her distrust and suspicion towards him. Despite the oddity of their meeting, the two form an unlikely partnership as they set forth together on a journey filled with action, hinting at impending conflicts with outlaws and the potential for further adventures.
Buffalo Bill's pursuit, by Prentiss Ingraham. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #64447.
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48 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter909 words
- 2.Chapter I: The Voice From the Tree1,681 words
- 3.Chapter II: Pizen Jane, of Cinnabar1,654 words
- 4.Chapter III: Chased by Wolves2,895 words
- 5.Chapter IV: A Startling Discovery1,412 words
- 6.Chapter V: The Capture2,164 words
- 7.Chapter VI: Abandoned880 words
- 8.Chapter VII: Taunts and Jeers1,918 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: Closing in1,142 words
- 10.Chapter IX: A Defiant Prisoner1,216 words
- 11.Chapter X: Mother and Son1,233 words
- 12.Chapter XI: The Desert Hotspur1,450 words
- 13.Chapter XII: In the Outlaw Stronghold1,040 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: Peerless as a Scout1,729 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: The Living Barricade1,095 words
- 16.Chapter XV: The Gallant Troopers722 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: A Woman’s Vengeance1,057 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: Pursued by Blackfeet2,282 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: The Blackfoot Trailers1,108 words
- 20.Chapter XIX: The Tragedy of the Cabin1,354 words
- 21.Chapter XX: An Amazing Disappearance1,963 words
- 22.Chapter XXI: The Prisoner2,164 words
- 23.Chapter XXII: Wind Flower1,732 words
- 24.Chapter XXIII: The Flight of the Fugitives2,930 words
- 25.Chapter XXIV: The Scouts’ Pursuit2,089 words
- 26.Chapter XXV: Again a Prisoner1,238 words
- 27.Chapter XXVI: The Wild Range Riders1,832 words
- 28.Chapter XXVII: Again on the Trail1,050 words
- 29.Chapter XXVIII: The Capture of the Medicine Man1,558 words
- 30.Chapter XXIX: The Coming of the Medicine Man2,155 words
- 31.Chapter XXX: The Defeat of the Blackfeet1,020 words
- 32.Chapter XXXI: Ringed in by Fire1,599 words
- 33.Chapter XXXII: The Girl and the Emeralds1,460 words
- 34.Chapter XXXIII: The Eavesdropper1,624 words
- 35.Chapter XXXIV: The Mustang Catchers1,806 words
- 36.Chapter XXXV: The Attack on the Stage1,872 words
- 37.Chapter XXXVI: Disappointed Road Agents1,127 words
- 38.Chapter XXXVII: Setting a Trap922 words
- 39.Chapter XXXVIII: A Capture and an Escape2,282 words
- 40.Chapter XXXIX: The Emeralds Gone1,258 words
- 41.Chapter XL: Cody and Nomad2,025 words
- 42.Chapter XLI: The Outlaws Tricked1,261 words
- 43.Chapter XLII: A Rough Diplomat1,061 words
- 44.Chapter XLIII: A Whirlwind Chase1,137 words
- 45.Chapter XLIV: Lawless Strategy1,630 words
- 46.Chapter XLV: A Sneaking Coward1,431 words
- 47.Chapter XLVI: The Capture of the Thief1,016 words
- 48.Chapter XLVII: At Bay--At Peace1,358 words