White, William Patterson 1884- creator Coleman, Ralph P. (Ralph Pallen) 1892-1968 text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Paradise Bend" by William Patterson White is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers around Tom Loudon, a young cowhand entangled in the tensions between rival cattle ranchers and a complex romantic interest in Kate Saltoun, the daughter of a ranch owner. It explores themes of loyalty, deception, and the harsh realities of life on the frontier. At the start of the narrative, we meet Tom Loudon as he rides out to run an errand for Kate, revealing his deep infatuation with her. The opening chapters introduce a sense of danger and conflict as rumors of cattle rustling swirl in the air. Tom learns of a bounty placed for the unknown rustlers affecting their ranch, setting a tone of unease in the Lazy River country. He encounters the sheriff, who seems ineffective against the rising threats, and hints at suspicions about the local 88 ranch manager, Sam Blakely. Overall, the opening establishes a captivating mix of personal stakes and external conflict that promises to unravel as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-12-04 Produced by Al Haines Original publication data not identified Fiction Western stories PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34567 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34567 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133805.0 34567