Gunsight Pass (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Wild West Adventure NovelBy William MacLeod Raine
Length10h 1m
About this audiobook
Gunsight Pass is a vigorous Western romance in which danger, loyalty, and disputed justice converge in the rugged spaces of the frontier. Raine builds his narrative around the familiar but potent materials of range conflict, personal courage, concealed motives, and the testing of character under pressure. His prose is direct, energetic, and dialogue-driven, marked by the idiom of cowboys, ranchers, and gunmen. Within the broader literary context of early twentieth-century Western fiction, the novel stands as a representative example of the genre's movement from dime-novel sensationalism toward morally centered adventure. William MacLeod Raine, born in England and raised in the United States, became one of the most prolific and influential writers of Western fiction. His years in the American West, especially in Colorado, gave him firsthand familiarity with the landscapes, social codes, and frontier mythology that animate his work. A journalist as well as a novelist, Raine brought to his fiction a reporter's eye for movement, conflict, and local color. Readers who enjoy classic Westerns will find Gunsight Pass both entertaining and revealing: a taut adventure shaped by honor, suspense, and Raine's enduring fascination with the making of frontier character.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreAction and Adventure
Length10 hrs 1 min
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 1, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
27Chapter XXIII. The Gusher
2Introduction
28Chapter XXIV. Shorty
3Synopsis
29Chapter XXV. Miller Talks
4Historical Context
30Chapter XXVI. Dave Accepts an Invitation
5Chapter I. "Crooked as a Dog's Hind Laig"
31Chapter XXVII. At the Jackpot
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6Chapter II. The Race
32Chapter XXVIII. Dave Meets a Financier
7Chapter III. Dave Rides on His Spurs
33Chapter XXIX. Three in Consultation
8Chapter IV. The Paint Hoss Disappears
34Chapter XXX. On the Flyer
9Chapter V. Supper at Delmonico's Interrupted
35Chapter XXXI. Two on the Hilltops
10Chapter VI. By Way of a Window
36Chapter XXXII. Dave Becomes an Office Man
11Chapter VII. Bob Hart Takes a Hand
37Chapter XXXIII. On the Dodge
12Chapter VIII. The D Bar Lazy R Boys Meet an Angel
38Chapter XXXIV. A Pleasant Evening
13Chapter IX. Gunsight Pass
39Chapter XXXV. Fire in the Chaparral
14Chapter X. The Cattle Train
40Chapter XXXVI. Fighting Fire
15Chapter XI. The Night Clerk Gets Busy Pronto
41Chapter XXXVII. Shorty Asks a Question
16Chapter XII. The Law Puzzles Dave
42Chapter XXXVIII. Dug Doble Rides into the Hills
17Chapter XIII. For Murder
43Chapter XXXIX. The Tunnel
18Chapter XIV. Ten Years
44Chapter XL. A Message
19Chapter XV. In Denver
45Chapter XLI. Hank Brings Bad News
20Chapter XVI. Dave Meets Two Friends and a Foe
46Chapter XLII. Shorty is Awakened
21Chapter XVII. Oil
47Chapter XLIII. Juan Otero is Conscripted
22Chapter XVIII. Doble Pays a Visit
48Chapter XLIV. The Bulldog Barks
23Chapter XIX. An Involuntary Bath
49Chapter XLV. Joyce Makes Pies
24Chapter XX. The Little Mother Frees Her Mind
50Analysis
25Chapter XXI. The Hold-up
51Reflection
26Chapter XXII. Number Three Comes In
52Memorable Quotes
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