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Raine, William MacLeod

 
9781417937295: The Fighting Edge

Synopsis

The Fighting Edge is a novel written by William MacLeod Raine. The story follows the life of a young man named John Mackenzie, who is a skilled fighter and a former soldier. He is known for his bravery and his ability to take on any opponent, no matter how tough they may be. However, his life takes a turn when he is accused of a crime he did not commit and is forced to flee from the law.As he travels across the country, John encounters a variety of characters, including a group of outlaws who are terrorizing a small town. He decides to take on the outlaws and becomes embroiled in a dangerous battle that will test his fighting skills to the limit.Throughout the book, John struggles to clear his name and find a place where he can belong. He is torn between his desire for a peaceful life and his need to fight for what is right. Along the way, he discovers the true meaning of courage and learns that sometimes the greatest battles are fought within ourselves.The Fighting Edge is a thrilling adventure story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a story of redemption, courage, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity. With vivid descriptions of the American West and unforgettable characters, this book is a must-read for fans of Western literature and action-packed adventure.1922. Raine, the author of Wyoming, Ridgway of Montana, Bucky O�������Connor and A Texas Ranger begins this western tale: She stood in the doorway, a patched and ragged Cinderella of the desert. Upon her slim, ill-poised figure the descending sun slanted a shaft of glory. It caught in a spotlight in the cheap, dingy gown, the coarse stockings through the holes of which white flesh peeped, the heavy, broken brogans that disfigured the feet. It beat upon a small head with a mass of black, wild-flying hair, on red lips curved with discontent, into dark eyes passionate and resentful at what fate had made of her young life. A silent, sullen lass, one might have guessed, and the judgment would have been true as most first impressions. 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.

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A iA: OHS he stood in the doorway, a patched and ragged Cinderella of the desert. Upon her slim, ill-poised figure thi descending sun slanted a shaft of glory. It caught in a spotlight the cheap, dingy gown, the coarse stockings through the holes of which white flesh peeped, the heavy, broken brogans that disfigured the feet. It beat upon a small head with a mass of black, wild-flying hair, on red lips curved with discontent, into dark eyes passionate and resentful at what fate had made of her young life. A silent, sullen lass, one might have guessed, and the judgment would have been true as most first impressions. The girl watched her father drive half a dozen dogies into the mountain corral perched precariously on the hillside. Soon now it would be dusk. She went back into the cabin and began to prepare supper. In the rickety stove she made a fire of cottonwood. There was a business-like efi Sciency in the way she peeled potatoes, prepared the venison for the fryingpan, and mixed the biscuit dough. June Tolliver and her father lived alone on Piceance Creek. Their nearest neighbor was a trapper on Eighteen-M ile Hill. From one months end to another she did Fro Bouaced Pee-ance.
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The Fighting Edge is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by William MacLeod Raine is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of William MacLeod Raine then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.

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