Stories of the Golden West, Book 3

A collection of classic Western tales

Tappan's Burro by Zane Grey

Prospecting was lonely business for Tappan, but his burro Jenet was good company, and she knew the trails and waterholes better than Tappan. She tracked with him, faithful, his only friend. And he repays her with a final, supreme effort of heart, will, and spirit.

Jargan M by Max Brand

Jargan, a summer gambler wintering in the western town of Big Horn, saves the life of Don José Cordoba and unwittingly acquires a new job. Soon he finds himself on a boat to Buenos Aires as the handler - and protector - of two extraordinary horses.

The Trail to Crazy Man by Louis L'Amour

Shanghaied into forced labor on a merchant vessel, Charles Rodney dies aboard ship from repeated beatings - but not before deeding part of his ranch to Rafe Caradec, whom he hopes will protect his family.

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Classic Dime Novel Westerns

Classic Dime Novel Westerns

Stories Of The Golden West Book 3

Tappan's Burro by Zane Grey
Feb 10, 2022

This was an interesting story, but I'm used to happy ever afters. I definitely didn't like the ending.

Jargon by Max Brand
Feb 11, 2023
I guess I didn't understand the ending.  Some stories are like this. Great detail in the beginning and then the ending come so fast, you're still confused when it's done. The parts I understood I liked.

The Trail to Crazy Man by Louis L'Amour

Again the ending was lacking for me. But the rest of the story was very interesting.

The small biographies of these writers were almost as interesting as their books!

The narrators did excellent work! I enjoyed them very much!

The Trail to Crazy Man

Any additional comments?

The Trail to Crazy Man has the same storyline as Crossfire Trail and same characters, wondering what the difference is.

Outstanding Story/Great Reader!

This is a classic Louis L'Amour Story with guns, horses, fierce fistfights, and a fair Lady being cheated or some other offense. Very authentic settings in the great west!

Three fines western stories

The first two stories were good and I enjoyed the surprise endings. Louis L'Amour showed himself to be the master of the westerns I love. His hero is noble and brave. These are good reads.