"Copper Streak Trail" by Eugene Manlove Rhodes is an early 20th-century story set in Arizona, focusing on the trials of those seeking their fortune in mining. The story centers on Mr. Peter Johnson, an experienced prospector, and his partner, who discover a promising copper deposit amidst the brutal conditions of the Arizona desert. As Johnson overcomes hostile environments and faces dangerous characters, the story explores themes of chance, fellowship, and the stringent existence of life on the frontier. The narrative begins with Peter Johnson and his loyal horse, Midnight, as they journey through Arizona's rough terrain. Johnson shows mixed emotion regarding a newfound copper hill that could alter his life. After a long day, he meets two men at a secluded ranch who invite him to dine, where a playful shooting contest highlights both friendship and the looming anxieties surrounding his pursuit. This introduction prepares the reader for the exhilarating events and complicated relationships that will evolve as Johnson chases his ambitions
Copper Streak Trail
By Eugene Manlove Rhodes
Amidst the unforgiving landscape of the Arizona desert, a seasoned prospector gambles everything on a copper find, embarking on a thrilling journey filled with unexpected alliances and perils.
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About the AuthorEugene Manlove Rhodes was an American writer, nicknamed the "cowboy chronicler". He lived in south central New Mexico when the first cattle ranching and cowboys arrived in the area; when he moved to New York with his wife in 1899, he wrote stories of the American West that set the image of cowboy life in that era. He moved back to New Mexico in 1926 and continued to write novels. In 1958, he was inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
Eugene Manlove Rhodes was an American writer, nicknamed the "cowboy chronicler". He lived in south central New Mexico when the first cattle ranching and cowboys arrived in the area; when he moved to New York with his wife in 1899, he wrote stories of the American West that set the image of cowboy life in that era. He moved back to New Mexico in 1926 and continued to write novels. In 1958, he was inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
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