{"product_id":"the-hanging-tree-paperback-3","title":"The Hanging Tree - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDorothy M. Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe title story, \u003ci\u003eThe Hanging Tree\u003c\/i\u003e, is based on a true episode in Montana's gold-mining past. Three amazing characters meet: the cynical Doc Frail; the boy robber named Rune, whom Doc saves and enslaves; and Elizabeth, the young easterner who survives an Indian assault and comes under the care of Doc and Rune. In the gold-mining camp of Skull Creek Elizabeth becomes the mysterious Lucky Lady. A vigorous, psychological western, \u003ci\u003eThe Hanging Tree\u003c\/i\u003e was made into a movie starring Gary Cooper. The stories in this book consolidate Dorothy M. Johnson's reputation for authenticity and artistic integrity. \"Lost Sister\" is based on the recapture of Cynthia Ann Parker, a white woman abducted by the Comanche Indians. \"The Man Who Knew the Buckskin Kid\" tells of two married people and an outlaw who share a secret. Fully as arresting are \"The Last Boast,\" \"Journal of Adventure,\" \"I Woke Up Wicked,\" \"The Gift by the Wagon,\" \"A Time for Greatness,\" \"The Story of Charley,\" and \"Blanket Squaw.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe title story, The Hanging Tree, is based on a true episode in Montana's gold-mining past. Three amazing characters meet: the cynical Doc Frail; the boy robber named Rune, whom Doc saves and enslaves; and Elizabeth, the young easterner who survives an Indian assault and comes under the care of Doc and Rune. In the gold-mining camp of Skull Creek Elizabeth becomes the mysterious Lucky Lady. A vigorous, psychological western, The Hanging Tree was made into a movie starring Gary Cooper. The stories in this book consolidate Dorothy M. Johnson's reputation for authenticity and artistic integrity. \"Lost Sister\" is based on the recapture of Cynthia Ann Parker, a white woman abducted by the Comanche Indians. \"The Man Who Knew the Buckskin Kid\" tells of two married people and an outlaw who share a secret. Fully as arresting are \"The Last Boast\", \"Journal of Adventure\", \"I Woke Up Wicked\", \"The Gift by the Wagon\", \"A Time for Greatness\", \"The Story of Charley\", and \"Blanket Squaw\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 273\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.64 x 7.98 x 5.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 1995\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761349525792,"sku":"9780803275843","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/af07a0a33b6c8aa783b4530e2cdd1376.webp?v=1780205226","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-hanging-tree-paperback-3","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}