A collection of classic Western tales

Tappan's Burro by Zane Grey

Prospecting was lonely business for Tappan, but his burro Jenet was good company, and she knew the trails and waterholes better than Tappan. She tracked with him, faithful, his only friend. And he repays her with a final, supreme effort of heart, will, and spirit.

Jargan by Max Brand

Jargan, a summer gambler wintering in the western town of Big Horn, saves the life of Don Jos+® Cordoba and unwittingly acquires a new job. Soon he finds himself on a boat to Buenos Aires as the handler—and protector—of two extraordinary horses.

The Trail to Crazy Man by Louis L'Amour

Shanghaied into forced labor on a merchant vessel, Charles Rodney dies aboard ship from repeated beatings—but not before deeding part of his ranch to Rafe Caradec, whom he hopes will protect his family.