Frederick Faust (born July 26, 1892, in Manhattan, New York) was an American author renowned for his prolific contributions to Western and adventure literature. With a background rooted in storytelling and a passion for the American West, Faust's works have captivated readers with their vivid characters and authentic settings. His storytelling expertise has cemented his legacy as a prominent figure in American popular fiction.
Famed fighter Harry Destry comes back from jail a changed man. The town thinks he no longer has what it takes to defend himself, but Destry's innocent act covers a plot for vengeance against the men who set him up.
The Ghost Wagon and Other Great Western Adventures collects four additional short novels by Max Brand not previously published in book form. These novels represent some of the best of Brand's western writing. They illustrate the expansiveness of Brand's imagination and the fecundity with which he would vary his themes, examining the human condition from numerous disparate viewpoints.