RIMROCK TRAIL (Western Classics Series) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Tale of the Arizona Ranch and the Three Musketeers of the RangeBy J. Allan Dunn
Length11h 56m
About this audiobook
RIMROCK TRAIL is a vigorous early-twentieth-century Western in which the harsh geography of range, canyon, and desert becomes both setting and moral testing ground. Dunn's narrative moves with the directness of pulp adventure, yet it is attentive to the rituals of frontier life: horsemanship, gunplay, loyalty, suspicion, and the precarious justice of isolated communities. Written within the classic Western tradition after Owen Wister and before the genre's later mythic consolidation, the novel blends action, romance, and ethical conflict into a tale of endurance along the dangerous rimrock country. J. Allan Dunn was a prolific British-born American writer whose career flourished in the magazine culture of the early 1900s. His work ranged across adventure, sea stories, mystery, and Western fiction, giving him a practical command of plot, pace, and atmosphere. Dunn's fascination with remote landscapes, masculine codes, and perilous journeys informs this novel, which reflects both the commercial vitality of pulp publishing and the era's appetite for frontier mythology. Readers drawn to classic Westerns will find RIMROCK TRAIL a rewarding example of the genre's formative energy. It is recommended for those interested in frontier fiction, American popular literature, and stories where landscape, danger, and character are inseparably bound.
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
Rating★★★★ 3.9 (17)
Includes Goodreads
GenreAction and Adventure
Length11 hrs 56 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 11, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
16CHAPTER XII WHITE GOLD
2Introduction
17CHAPTER XIII A ROPE BREAKS
3Synopsis
18CHAPTER XIV A FREE-FOR-ALL
4Historical Context
19CHAPTER XV CASEY TOWN
5CHAPTER I GRIT
20CHAPTER XVI EAST AND WEST
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6CHAPTER II CASEY
21CHAPTER XVII WESTLAKE BRINGS NEWS
7CHAPTER III MOLLY
22CHAPTER XVIII DEHORNED
8CHAPTER IV SANDY CALLS THE TURN
23CHAPTER XIX THE HIDEOUT
9CHAPTER V IN THE BED OF THE CREEK
24CHAPTER XX MOLLY MINE
10CHAPTER VI PASO CABRAS
25CHAPTER XXI THE END OF THE ROPE
11CHAPTER VII BOLSA GAP
26CHAPTER XXII THE VERY END
12CHAPTER VIII THE PASS OF THE GOATS
27Analysis
13CHAPTER IX CAROCA
28Reflection
14CHAPTER X SANDY RETURNS
29Memorable Quotes
15CHAPTER XI PAY DIRT
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