The title story, The Hanging Tree , is based on a true episode in Montana's gold-mining past. Three amazing characters meet: the cynical Doc Frail; the boy robber named Rune, whom Doc saves and enslaves; and Elizabeth, the young easterner who survives an Indian assault and comes under the care of Doc and Rune. In the gold-mining camp of Skull Creek Elizabeth becomes the mysterious Lucky Lady. A vigorous, psychological western, The Hanging Tree was made into a movie starring Gary Cooper. The stories in this book ...
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The title story, The Hanging Tree , is based on a true episode in Montana's gold-mining past. Three amazing characters meet: the cynical Doc Frail; the boy robber named Rune, whom Doc saves and enslaves; and Elizabeth, the young easterner who survives an Indian assault and comes under the care of Doc and Rune. In the gold-mining camp of Skull Creek Elizabeth becomes the mysterious Lucky Lady. A vigorous, psychological western, The Hanging Tree was made into a movie starring Gary Cooper. The stories in this book consolidate Dorothy M. Johnson's reputation for authenticity and artistic integrity. "Lost Sister" is based on the recapture of Cynthia Ann Parker, a white woman abducted by the Comanche Indians. "The Man Who Knew the Buckskin Kid" tells of two married people and an outlaw who share a secret. Fully as arresting are "The Last Boast," "Journal of Adventure," "I Woke Up Wicked," "The Gift by the Wagon," "A Time for Greatness," "The Story of Charley," and "Blanket Squaw."
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Add this copy of The Hanging Tree to cart. $2.18, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill of Greater Milwaukee rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milwaukee, WI, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Bison Books.
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Fair. The cover has visible markings and wear. The cover has curled corners. There is a crease or fold on the cover. The pages show normal wear and tear. There is writing discoloration or markings on the edges of the pages. Codes or product keys that accompany this product may not be valid. Fast Shipping in a Standard Poly Mailer!
Add this copy of The hanging tree to cart. $5.00, very good condition, Sold by Bedrock Books & Art rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Helena, MT, UNITED STATES, published 1957 by Ballantine Books.
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Very good. Light wear around edges. 272 p.; 21 cm. Lost sister--The last boast--I woke up wicked--The man who knew the buckskin kid--The gift by the wagon--A time of greatness--Journal of adventure--The story of Charley--lanket squaw--The hanging tree.
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Good. No dust jacket. 272 p.; 21 cm. Lost sister--The last boast--I woke up wicked--The man who knew the buckskin kid--The gift by the wagon--A time of greatness--Journal of adventure--The story of Charley--lanket squaw--The hanging tree.
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Add this copy of Hanging Tree to cart. $7.50, very good condition, Sold by Avalon Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Stockton, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1957 by Ballantine.
Add this copy of The hanging tree to cart. $8.00, very good condition, Sold by Bedrock Books & Art rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Helena, MT, UNITED STATES, published 1957 by Ballantine Books.
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Very good. 272 p.; 21 cm. Lost sister--The last boast--I woke up wicked--The man who knew the buckskin kid--The gift by the wagon--A time of greatness--Journal of adventure--The story of Charley--lanket squaw--The hanging tree.
Add this copy of The Hanging Tree and Other Stories (Bb) to cart. $9.98, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published by Ballantine Books.
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