Famous Western, December 1954

Famous Western Magazine, December 1954

This issue features five Western stories. The novelet "Ride with the Night" by W. Edmunds Claussen follows protagonist Windon while he remains on the run. "Gunplay at Ghost Ranch" by Gene Rodgers concerns Art Bishop, who must choose between a lucrative sale or mortal danger. E.E. Clement's "Satan's Back Yard" depicts rangers crossing a river into trouble, stakes uncertain. Among short stories are Lee Floren's "The Rusty Gun," centered on two older characters rescuing an impetuous youngster, and Gordon D. Shirreffs' "Madman's Trail," featuring a man believed long dead. The magazine includes a regular department "Know Your West" by Harold Gluck, with content about the Bar Bell Ranch recruitment drive, mentioning characters including Jed Harper and Tom Lewis. The issue's 25-cent price reflects standard pulp-era pricing.