This book is a thrilling and entertaining play about life on the American frontier, full of vivid characters, dramatic situations, and poignant themes. The story revolves around the eponymous hero, Tatters, a loyal and resourceful dog who becomes the catalyst for a series of conflicts and resolutions among the settlers, soldiers, and outlaws who inhabit the remote and lawless region of Squatters' Gulch. The author masterfully blends elements of comedy, tragedy, and romance, creating a memorable and engaging work of popular theater.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.