In this gripping historical novel, Dodge paints a vivid portrait of the American West in the aftermath of the Civil War. Set against a backdrop of violence and lawlessness, the novel follows the exploits of a band of outlaws as they attempt to outwit the authorities and carve out a place for themselves in the frontier. With its realistic depiction of the harsh realities of life in the West, this book is a must-read for fans of historical fiction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.