02280cam a22003613u 4500 72146 UtSlPG 20260610134652.0 m cr n 260607r20231923utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Patterson, Henry W. Hidden guns 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 August 30, 1923 issue of Adventure Magazine. Release date is 2023-11-16 Roger Frank and Sue Clark "Hidden Guns" by Henry W. Patterson is a short story written in the early 20th century. This work, published in "Adventure Magazine," explores themes of survival and conflict set against the harsh backdrop of a snowbound wilderness. The narrative centers on the life of two trappers whose cabin becomes a stage for unexpected human drama and confrontation following an unusual snowstorm. The story follows Jim Henderson, a seasoned trapper, and his younger partner, Nick Hartley, as they endure the prolonged isolation caused by heavy snowfall. Their tense relationship reaches a boiling point when a heated argument escalates into a physical confrontation, only to be interrupted by the sudden arrival of three armed men who attempt to rob them. In a twist of fate, Nick outsmarts the intruders and manages to overpower them alongside Jim, leading to the capture of the would-be criminals. The narrative combines elements of physical struggle, psychological tension, and quick-thinking action that bring forth the themes of resilience and resourcefulness in the face of danger. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: The Ridgway Company, 1923 Short stories Criminals -- Fiction Trappers -- Fiction Produced from the August 30, 1923 issue of Adventure Magazine. https://archive.org/details/AdventureV042N0319230830 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72146 112872 112872