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. $1.75, fair condition, Sold by Once Upon A Time Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tontitown, AR, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Bison Books.
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Fair. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear. It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear. It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket.
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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.
Add this copy of Hanging Tree to cart. $7.50, very good condition, Sold by Avalon Books rated 3.0 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 to cart. $12.86, new condition, Sold by Book Forest rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Rafael, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Bison Books.
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