02329cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000029001122450032001412640051001733000047002243360026002713370026002973380036003235000031003595080061003905201334004515340045017856530020018306530035018506530026018856530050019118560042019612063UtSlPG20260610133053.0mcr n260607r2000||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aBower, B. M.,d1871-194014aThe Trail of the White Mule 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2000  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2000-02-01  aProduced by Daniel Wentzell.  HTML version by Al Haines.  a"The Trail of the White Mule" by B. M. Bower is a novel written in the early 20th century. It follows the adventures of Casey Ryan, a free-spirited, impulsive man who has recently moved from the wild desert to a city environment, struggling to adapt to the restrictions of urban life. The narrative begins with a chaotic traffic encounter that highlights Casey's disregard for rules and hints at his rebellious nature, as well as establishing a tension-filled relationship with his wife, the Little Woman.  The opening of the book sets the stage for Casey's character and his impulsive tendencies, showcasing his impatience with city regulations and the accompanying chaos that ensues. After a confrontation with traffic officers, Casey’s wife expresses concern over his reckless behavior, hinting at his challenges in adapting to their new city lifestyle. The story quickly shifts as he decides to leave the city behind, longing for adventure, and embarks on a prospecting trip into the desert—a backdrop filled with challenges that will test his resolve. This engaging introduction not only presents a vivid portrayal of Casey Ryan but also sets up the promise of adventure, conflict, and personal growth as he navigates through both the desert landscape and his inner turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWestern stories  aDistilling, Illicit -- Fiction  aCalifornia -- Fiction  aRyan, Casey (Fictitious character) -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2063