Track's End Being the Narrative of Judson Pitcher's Strange Winter Spent There as Told by Himself and Edited by Hayden Carruth Including an Accurate Account of His Numerous Adventures, and the Facts Concerning His Several Surprising Escapes from Death Now First Printed in Full

"Track's End" by Hayden Carruth is a gripping tale that follows Judson Pitcher, an 18-year-old, as he ventures into the raw, untamed frontier of Track's End in Dakota Territory during its tumultuous beginnings. Jud, fresh from Ohio, is immediately thrown into a world of railroaders, potential outlaws, and the ever-present threat of violence. His initial days are marked by mistaken identity and rising tensions within the town, painting a vivid picture of frontier life and setting the stage for Judson's journey of self-discovery amid constant danger and isolation in the freezing environment.