This is a tale of a railroad in Western America that is rampant with fraud, murder, and a stolen steam engine, while one less-than-tough man in the midst of it all, tries to overcome misfortune and resentment with his courage and love.
Francis Lynde's âThe Taming of Red Butte Westernâ is a railroad, Western novel that will be enjoyed by fans of âThe Lone Rangerâ.
Francis Lynde was an American author whose novels were set in the mountains of Colorado, Nevada, and Utah, and the stories often revolved around mining or railroad engineers.
Three of Lyndeâs novels were adapted for film â âAcross the Burning Trestleâ, âStranded in the Arcadyâ, and âBucking the Lineâ (based on his 1915 novel âThe Real Manâ).
Alongside his novels, Lynde also published a collection of short detective stories that would be enjoyed by fans of Sherlock Holmes, entitled âScientific Spragueâ.