Joseph Bushnell Ames

Joseph Bushnell Ames
Joseph Bushnell Ames (1878–1928) was an American author known for writing adventure and Western novels. His works often centered around themes of the Old West and were popular in pulp magazines of the early 20th century. Some of his notable books include "The Treasure of Phantom Peak" and "The Mystery of Ram Island." Ames also contributed to juvenile fiction, crafting exciting tales for younger readers.

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CHAPTER I BACK FROM THE DEAD Westward the little three-car train chugged its way fussily across the brown prairie toward distant mountains which, in that clear atmosphere, loomed so deceptively near. Standing motionless beside the weather-beaten station shed, the solitary passenger watched it absently, brows drawn into a single dark line above the bridge of his straight nose. Tall, lean, with legs... more...

CHAPTER ITHE LIVE WIRE Dale Tompkins slung the bulging bag of papers over one shoulder, and, turning away from the news-stand, walked briskly down the main street of Hillsgrove. The rain had ceased, and the wind that had howled fiercely all day long was shifting into the west, where it tore to tatters the banks of dun gray clouds, letting through gleams and patches of cold blue sky tinged with the... more...