Man of the Forest

Summary

An Arizona mountain man saves a woman from a bitter range war in this classic western adventure by the author of Riders of the Purple Sage.

Setting and Character

Enjoying his solitude in Arizona's White Mountains, Milt Dale has little reason to descend into town. He has no interest in the gossip and strife of townsfolk, and as a skilled hunter and woodsman, all his needs are met in the splendor of the forest.

Plot

But while taking shelter from a storm in an abandoned hut, Dale overhears a nefarious plot he cannot ignore. A local landowner has hired a gang to kidnap the niece of a prominent rancher. When Dale's warnings go unheeded, he takes it upon himself to protect the young woman and her kid sister.

Conflict and Resolution

Away from the menace of civilization, Dale brings them to the rugged safety of mountain trails. But beyond the untamed forest, danger awaits.