Bingham, Kate Boyles 1876-1959 creator Boyles, Virgil D. (Virgil Dillin) 1872-1965 Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers) 1882-1945 text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Langford of the Three Bars" by Kate Boyles Bingham and Virgil D. Boyles is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the struggles of ranchers in the Dakota plains, focusing on themes of justice, cattle rustling, and the resilience of individuals against larger societal challenges. The main character, George Williston, is depicted as a small rancher facing the dual threats of a powerful rival and rampant cattle theft. The opening of the novel introduces George Williston as he navigates the harsh landscape in search of his missing cattle. He grapples with the grim realities of ranch life and his precarious position amidst wealthier cattle owners and external threats from rustlers. As he discovers evidence suggesting cattle rustling taking place on a mysterious island, he encounters the harsh truths of his environment. The narrative sets up the tension between the small ranchers and the gang of thieves personified by Jesse Black, suggesting that Williston's quest for justice will be central to the unfolding story. The setting is rich with descriptions of the natural landscape, contributing to the atmospheric tension surrounding Williston's dilemma. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-12-01 Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Western stories Cowboys -- Fiction Ranch life -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41534 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41534 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133941.0 41534