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The Brave Cowboy

by Edward Abbey

1956 · western · adult

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Set in 2 places · 1 primary
Sense of Place
4/5
Description · Open Library (CC0)

The hero, Jack Burns, is a loner who refuses to accept the tyranny of life in the 20th century. He rides his horse down the main street of Duke City, and refuses to carry draft card or any other form of indentification.

Set in

  • ★
    Sandia Mountains · United States
    jailbreak manhunt
    ★ primary
  • Albuquerque · United States
    Duke City jail

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