02633cam a22003613u 4500 73330 UtSlPG 20260610134709.0 m cr n 260607r20241910utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Rhodes, Eugene Manlove, 1869-1934 Good men and true, and Hit the line hard Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-04-04 D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Good Men and True, and Hit the Line Hard" by Eugene Manlove Rhodes is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Jeff Bransford, a charismatic cowhand with a carefree attitude and boyish charm, who finds himself ensnared in a web of intrigue, conspiracy, and danger in the southwestern United States. The narrative hints at themes of friendship, loyalty, and societal expectations framed within the context of frontier life. At the start of the novel, we meet Jeff Bransford as he visits the law office of Simon Hibler, where he engages in jovial banter with Hibler's young clerk, Aughinbaugh. Their conversation is filled with humor and revelations about the life of cowboys, showcasing Bransford's lively personality and expertise with words, whether in jest or wisdom. However, an abrupt shift occurs when a violent confrontation unfolds in the streets of El Paso, leading to Bransford’s unexpected involvement in a deadly clash. This life-altering incident sets the stage for Bransford's entanglement in a conspiracy, forcing him to navigate through power struggles, deception, and ultimately a fight for his survival, all while maintaining his distinctive outlook on life. As he grapples with these challenges, the tension builds, suggesting a gripping tale awaits. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: Grossett & Dunlap, 1910 Western stories Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction Cowboys -- Fiction New Mexico -- Fiction Dunn, Harvey, 1884-1952 https://archive.org/details/goodmentrue00rhodrich https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73330 114055 114055