Buffalo Bill's still hunt
by OpenStories
Original author: Prentiss Ingraham
"Buffalo Bill's Still Hunt; Or, The Robber of the Range" by Colonel Prentiss Ingraham is a novel written in the early 20th century. This thrilling tale follows the legendary figure Buffalo Bill and his encounters with outlaws in the American frontier. The story begins with a daring rescue, hinting at an adventurous narrative filled with danger, romance, and the ever-present tension of lawlessness in the Old West. The opening of the book sets the stage with an intense scene involving a carriage attempting to cross a treacherous Rio Grande during a flood. Inside the carriage are Sister Felicite and a young girl, Nina de Sutro, who displays remarkable courage as they face the perilous crossing. Just as they seem doomed, a horseman boldly intervenes to save them, showcasing bravery and heroism typical of the frontier tales. This encounter sets the tone for the adventures that will unfold, revealing Nina's character and foreshadowing deeper connections and conflicts that will likely arise as the story progresses. As the narrative continues, themes of loyalty, love, and betrayal emerge against the backdrop of an unpredictable and dangerous landscape.
Buffalo Bill's still hunt, by Prentiss Ingraham. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #64800.
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27 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter813 words
- 2.Chapter I: Crossing the Rio Grande2,590 words
- 3.Chapter II: Deserted955 words
- 4.Chapter III: Silk Lasso Sam, the Outlaw998 words
- 5.Chapter IV: Bonnie Belle of Pocket City2,637 words
- 6.Chapter V: Life at Pioneer Post890 words
- 7.Chapter VI: The Last Appeal2,596 words
- 8.Chapter VII: The Doomed Outlaw2,481 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: A Fair Plotter1,719 words
- 10.Chapter IX: A Visitor at Pioneer Post2,660 words
- 11.Chapter X: The Reality of an Ideal2,813 words
- 12.Chapter XI: The Departure2,611 words
- 13.Chapter XII: Caught in the Act2,792 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: In Hangman’s Gulch3,336 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: Turning the Tables2,621 words
- 16.Chapter XV: A Midnight Interview1,763 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: A Border Burial1,859 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: A Sister of Mercy4,143 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: Return of the Scouts1,652 words
- 20.Chapter XIX: The Telling Blow1,681 words
- 21.Chapter XX: The Surgeon’s Mission2,549 words
- 22.Chapter XXI: Accused1,604 words
- 23.Chapter XXII: Buffalo Bill’s Mad Ride3,221 words
- 24.Chapter XXIII: The Colonel Receives a Letter2,506 words
- 25.Chapter XXIV: Treachery2,315 words
- 26.Chapter XXV: The Surgeon Scout’s Warning1,848 words
- 27.Chapter XXVI: Bonnie Bell’s Work Done1,444 words