# Buck Peters, ranchman

By Clarence Edward Mulford and John Wood Clay.

"Buck Peters, Ranchman" by Clarence Edward Mulford is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Buck Peters, Hopalong Cassidy, and their friends from the Bar-20 ranch as they embark on a journey to Montana filled with adventure and challenges. The narrative explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the rugged life of cattle ranching in the Old West. The opening of the book introduces various intriguing characters and sets the scene at the Bar-20 ranch. The story begins with Johnny Nelson discovering a shirt missing from his belongings, which leads to a humorous confrontation with Lee Hop, the cook. As Johnny and his friends celebrate the return of Tex Ewalt from the East, Tex shares tales of life and troubles he faced there, hinting at a deeper backstory involving ambition, heartbreak, and a desire for excitement. The camaraderie among the ranch hands and their lively interactions paint a vivid picture of life in a cowboy community, foreshadowing further adventures that will test their bonds and resilience. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Illustrator: Maynard Dixon
- Subjects: Western stories; Cassidy, Hopalong (Fictitious character) -- Fiction; Montana -- Fiction; Ranch life -- Fiction

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