I offer a living chain of ten links—the first a tiny delicate being, one hundred to the inch, deep in the jungle, with the strangest home in the world—my last, you the present reader of these lines. Between, there befell certain things, of which I attempt falteringly to write. To know and think them is very worth while, to have discovered them is sheer joy, but to write of them is impertinence, so exciting and unreal are they in reality, and so tame and humdrum are any combinations of our ...

Though it is easier, and perhaps far better, not to begin at all, yet if a beginning is made it is there that most care is needed. Everything is inherent in the genesis. So I have to record the simple genesis of this affair as a winter morning after rain. There was more rain to come. The sky was waterlogged and the grey ceiling, overstrained, had sagged and dropped to the level of the chimneys. If one of them had pierced it! The danger was imminent. That day was but a thin solution of nigh...

The Morgan clan held rugged Dark Valley in an iron grip, was feared in two Southwest counties for their raucous drinks, their brutality and their ability to take whoever and whatever they wanted. Afterward they disappeared into Dark Valley, impenetrable, protected by mountains, iron gates, and armed guards.The fellow they called “Crazy Barnaby” had a secret entrance and strange bond with Sid Morgan’s fierce dog.Texan Bolt Haveril finds a Morgan fugitive, saves him, then vow...

Big Pine, tiny human outpost set well within the rim of the great southwestern wilderness country, was, like other aloof mountain settlements of its type, a place of infinite and monotonous quiet during most days of most years. Infrequently, however, for one reason or another, and at times seemingly for no reason whatever, came days of excitement. And, as those who knew the place said, when the denizens of Big Pine bestirred themselves into excitement they were never content until they sky...

DAUGHTER OF THE SUN AND OTHER WESTERNS includes ten western novels by prolific western, adventure, and detective story writer Jackson Gregory. Gregory (1882-1943) was an American journalist and writer who became well known in the 1920s and 1930s for publishing more than forty creative and adventure-packed detective and western stories, several of which were made into films.In DAUGHTER OF THE SUN, several American adventurers set out to find a lost Aztec treasure--only to discover Z...

The story of "Wolf Breed" revolves around the challenges and conflicts faced by the protagonist, Wade Holden, as he navigates the rugged landscapes of the American West. Wade Holden is a man of strong character and principles who finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue, betrayal, and revenge.As Wade Holden confronts various adversaries, including outlaws, rival ranchers, and personal demons, he must rely on his courage, resourcefulness, and determination to overcome the obstacles in h...

In this action-packed Western from California-based author Jackson Gregory, upstanding cowboy Buck Thornton finds himself wrongfully accused of a heinous crime committed by a mystery man of Buck's build and height. Faced with no other alternative, Buck decides to chase down the real criminal.

This is a great collection of 10 old west western novels, all written by Jackson Gregory. The books have an active link table of content for easy navigation. The books include: Man to Man, Daughter of the Sun, Six Feet Four, The Desert Valley, The Everlasting Whisper, The Short Cut, Judith of Blue Lake Ranch, Wolf Breed, Under Handicap, The Bells of San Juan

In "Dark Valley," Jackson Gregory crafts a compelling narrative that intertwines elements of mystery, romance, and adventure against the backdrop of the American frontier. The book is rich with vivid descriptions and a deep sense of place, capturing the rugged beauty of the landscape while exploring the complexities of human relationships and moral dilemmas. Gregory's use of dialogue and character development reflects the literary influences of early 20th-century American literature, evoki...

In this tale of adventure, romance, treachery, intrigue, and vengeance, a young woman named Wanda is out riding her horse when she stumbles upon the dead body of Arthur Shandon.The mystery deepens further when her dog sprints into the tall grass, and what Wanda discovers brings up even more questions and concerns.'The Short Cut' by Jackson Gregory is a Western filled with mystery, that will be enjoyed by fans of 'High Noon' or 'No Country for Old Men'.

TRILOGY - Three of Jackson Gregory’s westerns are in this eBook: Under Handicap, Judith of Blue Lake Ranch & The Joyous TroublemakerUnder Handicap (1914)Tommy Garton is a bright young man determined to make something out of his life despite his physical disability. But is the “handicap” in the title a reference to him? Or is it to “Greek” Conniston, 25, the son of a multi-millionaire stranded on a remote desert ranch without any money. For t...

Roiling conflict, budding romance, and rip-roaring adventure all collide in Jackson Gregory's classic novel The Daughter of the Sun. Renowned rabble-rouser Jim Kendric is making his way back to town, and the entire community -- including one widely coveted young woman -- is bracing itself for the impact of his arrival.