The Rider of the Mohave: A Western Story

"The Rider of the Mohave: A Western Story" by James Fellom is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces a blend of themes such as romance, adventure, and crime, centered around the characters of Lemuel Huntington and his imaginative daughter, Dot, who live on a rural ranch in the Mohave Desert. The plot appears to explore the complexities of their lives as they navigate excitement, dangers from outlaws, and societal expectations. At the start of the novel, the atmosphere is set in the bustling gold camp of Geerusalem, where a mysterious rider, Billy Gee, emerges with a bloody wound and a desperate plea to evade the law. Meanwhile, Dot dreams of adventure and romance beyond the isolation of the ranch, unknowingly involving herself in the fate of a notorious bandit. As the narrative unfolds, Dot’s impulses lead her to care for the wounded man, while her father grapples with his ambitions and the threats of law enforcement closing in on their world. The opening hints at impending conflict and intricate relationships that promise to complicate their lives as secrets intertwine in the sweltering desert backdrop. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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