02046cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000027001122450027001392640051001663000047002173360026002643370026002903380036003165000031003525080078003835201188004615340045016496530020016948560042017149867UtSlPG20260610133236.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aBrand, Max,d1892-194410aRiders of the Silences 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-02-01  aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Michael Lockey and PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"Riders of the Silences" by Max Brand is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores the legendary tales of gunmen, particularly focusing on the lives of two contrasting characters, Red Pierre and the infamous gunfighter McGurk, as they navigate their destinies against the backdrop of the great Wild West. The story begins with Pierre, a young man molded by the harsh wilderness, who embarks on a journey filled with themes of fatherhood, vengeance, and self-discovery.  The opening of the book introduces Father Anthony and Father Victor, two priests discussing their pupil, Pierre, whom they hope to prepare for a life of hardship in the wild. The narrative quickly reveals Pierre's lineage and challenges as a letter from his estranged father reveals painful truths about his past. After his father's death, Pierre vows to avenge him and navigate through a turbulent world filled with violence, making his way to Morgantown to confront those responsible. This opening sets the stage for Pierre's transformation from innocent novice to a fierce man on a quest, hinting at the epic battles and moral dilemmas that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWestern stories40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9867