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Excerpt from The Lady and the Pirate: Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive I was sitting at one of my favorite spots engaged in looking through my fly-book for some lure that might, perhaps, mend my luck in the afternoon's fishing. At least, I had within the moment been so engaged; although the truth is that the evening was so exceptionally fine, and the spot always so extraordinarily attractive to me - this particular angle of the stream, where the tall birches stand, being to my mind the most beautiful bit on my whole estate - that I had forgotten all about angling and was sitting with rod laid by upon the bank, the fly-book scarce noted in my hand. Moreover, a peculiarly fine specimen of Anopheles, (as I took it to be) was at that very moment hovering over my hand, and I was anxious to confirm my judgment as well as to enlarge my collection of mosquitoes. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Purchase Price is a novel by Emerson Hough that tells the story of a young man named Royce Morgan who inherits his father's ranch in the American West. Royce is determined to make a success of the ranch, but he soon realizes that he is in over his head. He is faced with a series of challenges, including hostile neighbors, harsh weather conditions, and a lack of experience in running a ranch. Despite these obstacles, Royce is determined to succeed and he works tirelessly to make the ranch profitable. Along the way, he meets a young woman named Helen and they fall in love. However, their relationship is threatened by the ongoing feud between the Morgan family and their neighbors. As tensions escalate, Royce must decide whether to fight for his land and his love or to give up and leave the ranch behind. The Purchase Price is a gripping tale of love, loss, and perseverance set against the backdrop of the rugged American West.The headlong haste of both sections was in the year 1850 halted for a time by the sage counsels of such leaders as Clay, in the South, even Webster, in the North. The South claimed, after the close of the Mexican War and the accession of the enormous Spanish territories to the southwest, that the accepted line of compromise established in 1820, by which slavery might not pass north of the parallel of latitude thirty-six degrees, thirty minutes, should be extended westward quite to the Pacific Ocean.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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The Mississippi bubble, how the star of good fortune rose and set and rose again, by a woman's grace, for one John Law of Lauriston, a novel by Emerson Hough. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1902 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-written notes.

The Covered Wagon is a 1923 American silent Western film released by Paramount Pictures. The film was directed by James Cruze based on a novel by Emerson Hough about a group of pioneers traveling through the old West from Kansas to Oregon. J. Warren Kerrigan starred as Will Banion and Lois Wilson as Molly Wingate. On their quest they experience desert heat, mountain snow, hunger, and Indian attack. Emerson Hough (1857-1923) was an American author best known for writing western stories and historical novels.Career Hough was born in Newton, Iowa on June 28, 1857. He was in Newton High School's first graduating class of three in 1875. He graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor's degree in philosophy in 1880 and later studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1882. His first article, "Far From The Madding Crowd," was published in Forest and Stream in 1882.He moved to White Oaks, New Mexico, practiced law there, and wrote for the White Oaks newspaper Golden Era for a year and a half, returning to Iowa when his mother was ill.He later wrote Story of the Outlaw, A Study of the Western Desperado, which included profiles of Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett. Hough moved to New Mexico after Garrett shot Billy the Kid, and he became a friend of Garrett.He wrote for various newspapers in Des Moines, Iowa, Sandusky, Ohio, Chicago, Illinois, St. Louis, Missouri, and Wichita, Kansas.In 1889 he got a position as western editor of Forest and Stream, editing the "Chicago and the West" column.He was hired by George Bird Grinnell, the owner of Field and Stream, who founded the Audubon Society in 1886 which, along with Theodore Roosevelt's Boone and Crockett Club, was a leader in the conservation movement. Hough was also a conservationist. One of his projects for Forest and Stream was to survey Yellowstone National Park in midwinter 1893, with a guide and 2 soldiers from the nearby fort of the same name. There were supposed to be more than 500 buffalo there, but their count barely reached 100. Due to Hough's report, eastern newspapers took up the cause against poaching, and in May 1894 the U.S. Congress passed a law making poaching of game in national parks a punishable offense.Later, he and other Saturday Evening Post writers wrote a letter for Stephen Mather and George Horace Latimer to sign, advocating the creation of a national park system. The National Park Service was created in 1916.In addition, he was a co-founder of the Izaak Walton League, an organization of outdoorsmen, in 1922.He wrote the "Out-of-Doors" column for the Saturday Evening Post and these columns later appeared in book form..........

The Covered Wagon is a 1923 American silent Western film released by Paramount Pictures. The film was directed by James Cruze based on a novel by Emerson Hough about a group of pioneers traveling through the old West from Kansas to Oregon. J. Warren Kerrigan starred as Will Banion and Lois Wilson as Molly Wingate. On their quest they experience desert heat, mountain snow, hunger, and Indian attack. Emerson Hough (1857-1923) was an American author best known for writing western stories and historical novels.Career Hough was born in Newton, Iowa on June 28, 1857. He was in Newton High School's first graduating class of three in 1875. He graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor's degree in philosophy in 1880 and later studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1882. His first article, "Far From The Madding Crowd," was published in Forest and Stream in 1882.He moved to White Oaks, New Mexico, practiced law there, and wrote for the White Oaks newspaper Golden Era for a year and a half, returning to Iowa when his mother was ill.He later wrote Story of the Outlaw, A Study of the Western Desperado, which included profiles of Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett. Hough moved to New Mexico after Garrett shot Billy the Kid, and he became a friend of Garrett.He wrote for various newspapers in Des Moines, Iowa, Sandusky, Ohio, Chicago, Illinois, St. Louis, Missouri, and Wichita, Kansas.In 1889 he got a position as western editor of Forest and Stream, editing the "Chicago and the West" column.He was hired by George Bird Grinnell, the owner of Field and Stream, who founded the Audubon Society in 1886 which, along with Theodore Roosevelt's Boone and Crockett Club, was a leader in the conservation movement. Hough was also a conservationist. One of his projects for Forest and Stream was to survey Yellowstone National Park in midwinter 1893, with a guide and 2 soldiers from the nearby fort of the same name. There were supposed to be more than 500 buffalo there, but their count barely reached 100. Due to Hough's report, eastern newspapers took up the cause against poaching, and in May 1894 the U.S. Congress passed a law making poaching of game in national parks a punishable offense.Later, he and other Saturday Evening Post writers wrote a letter for Stephen Mather and George Horace Latimer to sign, advocating the creation of a national park system. The National Park Service was created in 1916.In addition, he was a co-founder of the Izaak Walton League, an organization of outdoorsmen, in 1922.He wrote the "Out-of-Doors" column for the Saturday Evening Post and these columns later appeared in book form...........

54-40 or Fight Incipit CHAPTER I THE MAKERS OF MAPS There is scarcely a single cause in which a woman is not engaged in some way fomenting the suit.-Juvenal. "Then you offer me no hope, Doctor?" The gray mane of Doctor Samuel Ward waved like a fighting crest as he made answer: "Not the sort of hope you ask." A moment later he added: "John, I am ashamed of you." The cynical smile of the man I called my chief still remained upon his lips, the same drawn look of suffering still remained upon his gaunt features; but in his blue eye I saw a glint which proved that the answer of his old friend had struck out some unused spark of vitality from the deep, cold flint of his heart. "I never knew you for a coward, Calhoun," went on Doctor Ward, "nor any of your family I give you now the benefit of my personal acquaintance with this generation of the Calhouns. I ask something more of you than faint-heartedness." The keen eyes turned upon him again with the old flame of flint which a generation had known-a generation, for the most part, of enemies. On my chief's face I saw appear again the fighting flush, proof of his hard-fibered nature, ever ready to rejoin with challenge when challenge came. "Did not Saul fall upon his own sword?" asked John Calhoun. "Have not devoted leaders from the start of the world till now sometimes rid the scene of the responsible figures in lost fights, the men on whom blame rested for failures?" "Cowards!" rejoined Doctor Ward. "Cowards, every one of them! Were there not other swords upon which they might have fallen-those of their enemies?" "It is not my own hand-my own sword, Sam," said Calhoun. "Not that. You know as well as I that I am already marked and doomed, even as I sit at my table to-night. A walk of a wet night here in Washington-a turn along the Heights out there when the winter wind is keen-yes, Sam, I see my grave before me, close enough; but how can I rest easy in that grave? Man, we have not yet dreamed how great a country this may be. We must have Texas. We must have also Oregon. We must have-" "Free?" The old doctor shrugged his shoulders and smiled at the arch pro-slavery exponent. "Then, since you mention it, yes!" retorted Calhoun fretfully. "But I shall not go into the old argument of those who say that black is white, that South is North. It is only for my own race that I plan a wider America. But then-" Calhoun raised a long, thin hand. "Why," he went on slowly, "I have just told you that I have failed. And yet you, my old friend, whom I ought to trust, condemn me to live on!" Doctor Samuel Ward took snuff again, but all the answer he made was to waggle his gray mane and stare hard at the face of the other. "Yes," said he, at length, "I condemn you to fight on, John;" and he smiled grimly.

""The Heart's Desire"" is a novel written by Emerson Hough. The story revolves around two main characters, Johnnie and Mary, who are childhood sweethearts. Johnnie is a young man who is passionate about his work as a cowboy, while Mary is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who dreams of a better life. The two of them are deeply in love, but their relationship is tested when Johnnie leaves to work on a cattle drive. Mary is left behind, and she begins to question whether Johnnie will ever return to her. As Johnnie faces many challenges on the trail, he begins to realize that his heart's desire is to be with Mary. But will he be able to make it back to her before it's too late? This book is a classic tale of love, adventure, and the pursuit of one's dreams.1903. The story of a contented town certain peculiar citizens and two fortunate lovers. Hough's literary career grew out of his taking camping trips and writing about them for publication. His body of work eventually included 27 novels and hundreds of short stories and articles. Hough's early works included The Singing Mouse Stories, for children, and the nonfiction Story of the Cowboy. He had his first major success in 1902 with his novel The Mississippi Bubble, which became a bestseller. Heart's Desire begins: It looks a long way across from here to the States, said Curly, as we pulled up our horses at the top of the Capitan divide. We gazed out over a vast, rolling sea of red-brown earth which stretched far beyond and below the nearer foothills, black with their growth of stunted pins. This was a favorite pausing place of all travelers between the county seat and Heart's Desire; partly because it was a summit reached only after a long climb from either side of the divide; partly, perhaps, because it was a notable viewpoint in a land full of noble views. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""The Young Alaskans On The Missouri"" is a classic adventure novel written by Emerson Hough and published in 1922. The story follows a group of young friends from Alaska who embark on a journey down the Missouri River to explore the American frontier. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, including dangerous rapids, hostile Native American tribes, and treacherous weather conditions. Despite these difficulties, the group perseveres and learns valuable lessons about survival, teamwork, and friendship. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the natural landscape and the characters' experiences, making it a thrilling and engaging read for adventure enthusiasts of all ages. Overall, ""The Young Alaskans On The Missouri"" is a timeless tale of exploration, courage, and resilience that continues to captivate readers more than a century after its initial publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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The Broken Gate is a novel written by Emerson Hough in 1917. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Mary Braddock, who is forced to leave her home in the East and move to the West with her father. Mary is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make a new life for herself in the rugged and untamed West.As she settles into her new surroundings, Mary meets and falls in love with a handsome cowboy named Jim Galway. However, their relationship is threatened by the arrival of a wealthy and powerful rancher named John Merchant, who also has his eye on Mary.The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle for survival in the harsh environment of the American West. It also delves into issues of class and social status, as Mary must navigate the complex relationships between the wealthy landowners and the working-class cowboys.Throughout the novel, Hough paints a vivid picture of the Western landscape, capturing the beauty and brutality of the frontier in stunning detail. The Broken Gate is a timeless classic of Western literature, offering a compelling and unforgettable portrait of life in the Old West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Emerson Hough (1857-1923) was an American author best known for writing western stories and historical novels.Hough was born in Newton, Iowa on June 28, 1857. He was in Newton High School's first graduating class of three in 1875. He graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor's degree in philosophy in 1880 and later studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1882. His first article, "Far From The Madding Crowd," was published in Forest and Stream in 1882. He moved to White Oaks, New Mexico, practiced law there, and wrote for the White Oaks newspaper Golden Era for a year and a half, returning to Iowa when his mother was ill. He later wrote Story of the Outlaw, A Study of the Western Desperado, which included profiles of Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett. Hough moved to New Mexico after Garrett shot Billy the Kid, and he became a friend of Garrett.He wrote for various newspapers in Des Moines, Iowa, Sandusky, Ohio, Chicago, Illinois, St. Louis, Missouri, and Wichita, Kansas. In 1889 he got a position as western editor of Forest and Stream, editing the "Chicago and the West" column. He was hired by George Bird Grinnell, the owner of Field and Stream, who founded the Audubon Society in 1886 which, along with Theodore Roosevelt's Boone and Crockett Club, was a leader in the conservation movement.

"Look at 'em come, Jesse! More and more! Must be forty or fifty families." Molly Wingate, middle-aged, portly, dark browed and strong, stood at the door of the rude tent which for the time made her home. She was pointing down the road which lay like an ecru ribbon thrown down across the prairie grass, bordered beyond by the timber-grown bluffs of the Missouri. Jesse Wingate allowed his team of harness-marked horses to continue their eager drinking at the watering hole of the little stream near which the camp was pitched until, their thirst quenched, they began burying their muzzles and blowing into the water in sensuous enjoyment. He stood, a strong and tall man of perhaps forty-five years, of keen blue eye and short, close-matted, tawny beard. His garb was the loose dress of the outlying settler of the Western lands three-quarters of a century ago. A farmer he must have been back home. Could this encampment, on the very front of the American civilization, now be called a home? Beyond the prairie road could be seen a double furrow of jet-black glistening sod, framing the green grass and its spangling flowers, first browsing of the plow on virgin soil. It might have been the opening of a farm. But if so, why the crude bivouac? Why the gear of travelers? Why the massed arklike wagons, the scores of morning fires lifting lazy blue wreaths of smoke against the morning mists?"

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In more than 110 years, Emerson Hough's classic work on the desperadoes of the Wild West has never lost its power to excite the reader. Superbly written and researched, this work set the bar for true stories of the west.A friend of Pat Garrett, the sheriff who killed Billy the Kid, Hough spent years in the west and wrote extensively about the frontier. He was also an editor for George Bird Grinnell's "Field and Stream" magazine.From the famous to the not-so-famous, this book is filled with gritty, graphic, and outrageous true tales of a world long gone.

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The Young Alaskans is a classic adventure novel written by Emerson Hough. The story follows the adventures of three young boys, named Frank, Harry, and Jack, who live in the Alaskan wilderness. They are accompanied by their trusty dog, Waseche, and their Native American friend, Charlie. The boys are on a mission to explore the vast wilderness of Alaska, and they encounter a variety of challenges and dangers along the way. They encounter grizzly bears, wolves, and other wild animals, as well as harsh weather conditions and treacherous terrain. Despite the challenges they face, the boys are determined to complete their mission and explore the beauty of Alaska. Along the way, they learn important lessons about survival, friendship, and the power of determination. The Young Alaskans is a thrilling adventure story that captures the spirit of the Alaskan wilderness and the courage of young explorers. It is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by generations of readers, and it continues to be a popular choice for young readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Man Next Door is a novel written by Emerson Hough. The book tells the story of a young woman named Mary, who moves to a small town in the Midwest to start a new life. Mary is excited to be living on her own, but she quickly realizes that she has a strange and unsettling neighbor, a man named John. John is reclusive and mysterious, and Mary soon becomes obsessed with uncovering his secrets. As she delves deeper into his past, Mary discovers that John has a dark and dangerous past, and she must decide whether to stay away from him or risk everything to help him. The Man Next Door is a suspenseful and thrilling novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of our actions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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""The Lady and the Pirate"" is a classic adventure novel written by Emerson Hough and originally published in 1913. The story follows the adventures of a diligent pirate named Captain Johnnie Steele and a fair captive named Lady Joan Brandon. When Lady Joan's ship is attacked by pirates, she is taken captive by Captain Steele and his crew. However, as the two spend more time together, they begin to develop a deep and unexpected connection. As they navigate the dangers of the high seas and the treacherous world of piracy, they must also confront their own feelings and desires. With thrilling action, suspenseful twists, and a captivating romance, ""The Lady and the Pirate"" is a timeless tale of adventure and love on the high seas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Way of a Man is a novel written by Emerson Hough and published in 1907. The book tells the story of a young man named Johnnie who grows up in the American West during the late 19th century. Johnnie is raised by his father, a hard-working and honest man who teaches him the values of integrity and self-reliance.As Johnnie grows older, he becomes increasingly aware of the injustices and corruption that exist in the world around him. He witnesses firsthand the greed and dishonesty of the wealthy landowners and businessmen who control the town where he lives. Despite these challenges, Johnnie remains committed to living a life of honor and dignity.The book explores themes of morality, justice, and the struggle for self-determination in a rapidly changing world. It is a powerful and thought-provoking work that offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during a pivotal moment in American history. The Way of a Man is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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