02624cam a22003613u 4500 70832 UtSlPG 20260610134634.0 m cr n 260607r20231927utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Tuttle, W. C. (Wilbur C.), 1883-1969 The valley of lost herds Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from the May 15, 1927 issue of Adventure magazine. Release date is 2023-05-22 Roger Frank and Sue Clark "The Valley of Lost Herds" by W. C. Tuttle is a novel from the early 20th century that delves into the tumultuous life of ranchers in America’s West. The story revolves around themes of cattle rustling, rivalry, and the dynamics of power and family relationships within the harsh realities of ranch life. The book likely reflects the social and economic challenges of cattle ranching during the period, highlighting the struggles and conflicts that arise from such a competitive landscape. The narrative centers on Park Reber, a cattle baron who has built himself a vast empire within the Reber Valley, but faces constant threats from rustlers, particularly Buck Priest and Jack Silver. After an attempted assassination by Buck Priest, Reber finds himself recovering with the help of June Meline, a captivating violinist who also becomes a pivotal figure in the unfolding drama. As the plot thickens, it becomes clear that the conflicts run deeper than mere rivalry; they are intertwined with themes of betrayal and hidden lineage. The tension escalates to a showdown that not only reveals the true nature of loyalty and family but also leads to unexpected alliances. Ultimately, the story has a blend of action, suspense, and character development, leading to a dramatic resolution that reshapes the fates of those involved in the rugged, lawless world of cattle ranching. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: The Butterick Publishing Company, 1927 Western stories Cattle stealing -- Fiction Ranchers -- Fiction Produced from the May 15, 1927 issue of Adventure magazine. https://archive.org/details/AdventureV062N0519270515 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70832 111558 111558