02449cam a22003373u 4500 73900 UtSlPG 20260610134717.0 m cr n 260607r20241926utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Dorrance, James French, 1879-1961 The long arm of the Mounted Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Frontispiece illustration missing. Release date is 2024-06-23 Al Haines "The Long Arm of the Mounted" by James French Dorrance is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Sergeant John Childress of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, who is drawn into a conflict involving stock theft across the border, particularly with a strong-willed young woman named Bernice Gallegher, who is determined to protect her family's ranch. As Childress navigates the dangers of his mission under the guise of a cowboy, he encounters various characters and challenges that reveal both the rugged life of the Canadian West and the complexities of personal relationships. The opening of the novel introduces Sergeant Childress as he makes a night ride across the "Medicine Line" into Canada’s West. He is apprehensive but determined, gearing up for a secret mission to address the issue of cattle rustling affecting his community. His path crosses with Bernice Gallegher, who is being pursued by a group that accuses her of horse theft. The two quickly form an alliance as they face off against the attackers, showcasing their bravery and resilience in a tension-filled showdown. Through dynamic character interactions, particularly the assertiveness of Bernice and the duty-driven mindset of Childress, the opening sets the stage for a narrative rich in action and developing relationships against the backdrop of early 20th-century Canada. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: The Macaulay Company, 1926 Western stories Royal Canadian Mounted Police -- Fiction Caswell, Edward C., 1879-1963 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73900 114625 114625