For the first moment Donnegan was not sure; it was not until there was a slight faltering in the deal--an infinitely small hesitation which only a practiced eye like that of Donnegan's could have noticed--that he was sure. The winner was crooked. Yet the hand was interesting for all that. He had done the master trick, not only giving himself the winning hand but also giving each of the others a fine set of cards.
For the first moment Donnegan was not sure; it was not until there was a slight faltering in the deal--an infinitely small hesitation which only a practiced eye like that of Donnegan's could have noticed--that he was sure. The winner was crooked. Yet the hand was interesting for all that. He had done the master trick, not only giving himself the winning hand but also giving each of the others a fine set of cards.
For the first moment Donnegan was not sure; it was not until there was a slight faltering in the deal--an infinitely small hesitation which only a practiced eye like that of Donnegan's could have noticed--that he was sure. The winner was crooked. Yet the hand was interesting for all that. He had done the master trick, not only giving himself the winning hand but also giving each of the others a fine set of cards.
For the first moment Donnegan was not sure; it was not until there was a slight faltering in the deal--an infinitely small hesitation which only a practiced eye like that of Donnegan's could have noticed--that he was sure. The winner was crooked. Yet the hand was interesting for all that. He had done the master trick, not only giving himself the winning hand but also giving each of the others a fine set of cards.
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For the first moment Donnegan was not sure; it was not until there was a slight faltering in the deal--an infinitely small hesitation which only a practiced eye like that of Donnegan's could have noticed--that he was sure. The winner was crooked. Yet the hand was interesting for all that. He had done the master trick, not only giving himself the winning hand but also giving each of the others a fine set of cards.
For the first moment Donnegan was not sure; it was not until there was a slight faltering in the deal--an infinitely small hesitation which only a practiced eye like that of Donnegan's could have noticed--that he was sure. The winner was crooked. Yet the hand was interesting for all that. He had done the master trick, not only giving himself the winning hand but also giving each of the others a fine set of cards.
Famous for his unique style of thoughtful and literary Westerns, Max Brand (real name Frederick Faust) produced a prolific array of compelling characters and innovative plots in over 500 different books. Brand also featured the popular young medical intern Dr. James Kildare in a series of pulp fiction stories, which featured over several decades in a series of American theatrical films. This comprehensive eBook presents Brand’s collected works, with numerous illustrations, many rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Brand’s life and works * Concise introductions to the major novels and other texts * Over 50 novels, with individual contents tables * The complete Ronicky Doone trilogy * Features the rare Dr. Kildare story ‘Whiskey Sour’ for the first time in digital publishing * The Complete Tizzo the Firebrand Series for the first time — with ‘The Great Betrayal’ and ‘The Storm’ available in no other collection * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Rare short stories, including Brand’s first piece of fiction, ‘Convalescence’ * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please note: the eBook contains as many Max Brand works as possible available in the US public domain. New texts will be added to the edition as they become available. Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Dan Barry Series The Untamed (1919) The Night Horseman (1920) The Seventh Man (1921) The Ronicky Doone Trilogy Ronicky Doone (1921) Ronicky Doone’s Treasures (1922) Ronicky Doone’s Rewards (1922) The Dr. Kildare Series Internes Can’t Take Money (1936) Whiskey Sour (1938) Tizzo the Firebrand Series The Firebrand (1934) The Great Betrayal (1935) The Storm (1935) The Cat and the Perfume (1935) Claws of the Tigress (1935) The Bait and the Trap (1935) The Pearls of Bonfadini (1935) Other Novels Above the Law (1918) Harrigan! (1918) Riders of the Silences (1919) Trailin’! (1919) The Man Who Forgot Christmas (1920) Black Jack (1921) Bull Hunter (1921) Donnegan (Gunman’s Reckoning) (1921) The Long, Long Trail (1921) Sheriff Larrabee’s Prisoner (1921) A Shower of Silver (1921) Way of the Lawless (1921) Alcatraz (1922) The Rangeland Avenger (1922) The Garden of Eden (1922) Wild Freedom (1922) His Name His Fortune (1923) Outlaw Breed (1923) The Quest of Lee Garrison (1923) Rodeo Ranch (1923) Soft Metal (1923) “Sunset” Wins (1923) The Tenderfoot (1924) The Whispering Outlaw (1924) The Black Rider (1925) Acres of Unrest (1926) Werewolf (1926) Thunder Moon (1927) The Mountain Fugitive (1927) The Mustang Herder (1927) The Sheriff Rides (1928) Marbleface (1930) Sixteen in Nome (1930) The Hair-Trigger Kid (1931) The Lightning Warrior (1932) The Short Stories Miscellaneous Stories Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks
Discover six classic novels as you follow the footsteps of the trailblazers who settled the American West. As the American West opened up to settlers after the Civil War, people were eager for tales of great adventures, endless possibilities, and the pioneering spirit. Classic Westerns is a collection of six novels that captured this sense of exploration and brought the rugged landscape into the homes of readers everywhere. These novels—The Virginian by Owen Wister, O Pioneers! by Willa Cather, The Lone Star Ranger and The Mysterious Rider by Zane Grey, and Gunman’s Reckoning and The Untamed by Max Brand—tell of life on the open plains, in dusty outposts, and alongside majestic mountain ranges that rose to greet travelers who ventured forth into the unexplored country to find their destinies.
An Intense Western from Max Brand "Words," said the host, at length, "is worse'n bullets. You never know what they'll hit." ―Max Brand, The Night Horseman This exciting novel from Max Brand is sure to thrill western fans. This Xist Classics edition has been professionally formatted for e-readers with a linked table of contents. This eBook also contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it.
