The Award of Justice; Or, Told in the Rockies: A Pen Picture of the West

"The Award of Justice; Or, Told in the Rockies: A Pen Picture of the West" by A. Maynard Barbour is a story set in the late 1800s, following Edward B. Rutherford, Jr., a somewhat conceited and short-sighted young man from Boston, as he journeys to the Rocky Mountains. The story highlights the stark differences between his refined eastern life and the wild, untamed western frontier through his interactions with various people and situations. Rutherford's arrival in the scarcely populated Valley City immediately throws him into the chaotic simplicity of frontier life, as he meets a local ranchman named Tom and struggles to adapt to unfamiliar social customs. Initially, he appears uncomfortable and judgmental, but his impending travels into the mountains promise adventures and relationships that will challenge his perspective and drive him towards personal growth against the backdrop of a harsh but vibrant landscape.