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Crispin Mayo is a stranger to the law of the gun, yet he journeys from Ireland to the American West in search of fortune. Armed only with his fists, Crispin encounters a cut‑throat band of renegades. His resolve is challenged when a desperate plea from a pert little lady compels him to act. The story follows Crispin as he tests his limits against a fierce outlaw gang.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: Western Fiction/Historical Western
Authors: Louis L'Amour
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