02336cam a22003253u 4500 50939 UtSlPG 20260610134154.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Turner, William Oliver, 1914-1980 The High Hander Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-01-16 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The High Hander" by William Oliver Turner is a novel written in the early 1960s. Set against the backdrop of railroad construction in a lawless frontier town, the story centers around Jack Tesno, a troubleshooter hired to resolve escalating conflicts and restore some order amid rampant violence and corruption. The narrative hints at themes of lawlessness, personal integrity, and the complexities of human relationships, notably involving a beautiful woman named Persia Parker, whose past and influence in the town complicate matters further. The opening portion reveals Jack Tesno as an experienced and rugged individual, reflecting on his life and assignments as he rides toward Tunneltown. He meets Whisky Willie Silverknife, a half-breed youth appointed as a deputy marshal, who struggles with his stutter and the challenges of his new role. This introductory context builds tension as Tesno is set to face not only the disruptive forces in Tunneltown but also his own conflicting feelings as he learns more about its enigmatic leader, Persia Parker. As Tesno contemplates the rough nature of his job, he is also drawn into potential romance and intrigue, highlighting the book’s blend of western adventure and character-driven drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Western stories Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction Railroads -- Design and construction -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50939 91777 91777