Go-Ahead Rider by Robert J. Conley (English) Paperback Book

Description: Go-Ahead Rider by Robert J. Conley A classic tail of the West, featuring a young Harvard graduate who must reconcile his East Coast education with the customs and heritage of his Cherokee upbringing. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When recent Harvard graduate George Tanner returns home to Tahlequah in the Cherokee nation, he finds the town bustling and accommodations scarce. The council is in session and everyone is in town.Captain Go-Ahead Rider, the district sheriff, offers Tanner immediate employment as a deputy. Rider senses trouble as some key issues come up for vote before the Council. The big issue—and the most controversial one—is whether the railroad should be allowed to come into town.Mix Hail, the swing vote on the issue, suddenly disappears, and Tanner finds himself smack in the middle of big-money politics and his own nations concerns. As the two lawmen sort through a pile of blackmail, revenge, and bootlegging, they uncover a nasty plot by some of the towns leading citizens. Tanner learns how to be a lawman, while at the same time experiencing the joy of being home, in his own land, with his own people, speaking his own language. Author Biography Robert J. Conley was a Spur award-winning Cherokee author. He was the Swquoyah Distinguished Professor in Cherokee Studies as well as the Founding Director of the Tsalgi Institute at Western Carolina University. He wrote about 80 books, including Colfax and Quitting Time, and is known for introducing strong Indian protagonists to the Western genre.He is also the recipient of the Western Writers of America Owen Wister Award for Lifetime Contributions to Western Literature. Long Description When recent Harvard graduate George Tanner returns home to Tahlequah in the Cherokee nation, he finds the town bustling and accommodations scarce. The council is in session and everyone is in town. Captain Go-Ahead Rider, the district sheriff, offers Tanner immediate employment as a deputy. Rider senses trouble as some key issues come up for vote before the Council. The big issue-and the most controversial one-is whether the railroad should be allowed to come into town. Mix Hail, the swing vote on the issue, suddenly disappears, and Tanner finds himself smack in the middle of big-money politics and his own nations concerns. As the two lawmen sort through a pile of blackmail, revenge, and bootlegging, they uncover a nasty plot by some of the towns leading citizens. Tanner learns how to be a lawman, while at the same time experiencing the joy of being home, in his own land, with his own people, speaking his own language. Details ISBN1590774086 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Year 2014 ISBN-10 1590774086 ISBN-13 9781590774083 Format Paperback Author Robert J. Conley Pages 164 Publication Date 2014-07-07 Imprint M. Evans& Co Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Short Title GO-AHEAD RIDER Language English Media Book Residence Tahequah, OK, US DEWEY 813.54 UK Release Date 2014-07-07 NZ Release Date 2014-07-07 US Release Date 2014-07-07 Series An Evans Novel of the West Audience General AU Release Date 2014-07-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:82180851;

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