Mulford, Clarence Edward 1883-1956 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Hopalong Cassidy" by Clarence Edward Mulford is a Western novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the rough and untamed landscape of the American Southwest and revolves around a group of cowboys, particularly focusing on the character Hopalong Cassidy. The novel explores themes of law, order, and the rugged morality of frontier life as it depicts the tensions between rival ranchers. The opening portion of "Hopalong Cassidy" introduces a hostile environment fraught with danger, where gunmen and cowboys roam freely. The narrative shifts between two plotlines, showcasing Antonio, a cunning but cowardly Mexican, plotting mischief against Hopalong and his outfit, and the brave Mary Meeker, who aspires to explore the range despite her father's warnings. As tensions rise and conflicts over cattle territories loom, the characters' motivations and the underlying threads of violence begin to unravel, setting the stage for inevitable confrontations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-12-06 Produced by Janet Kegg, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Western stories Cassidy, Hopalong (Fictitious character) -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38234 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38234 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133854.0 38234