Bonanza #1
In "The Fugitive," Rustler Hank Greeber fakes his death to frame the Cartwrights for murder, sending three of them to jail while he and his gang steal their herd. With Hoss Cartwright and Paiute allies tracking them down in a narrow canyon, the fugitives are cornered and forced to surrender. When the sheriff uncovers the truth by digging up Greeber’s grave, the Cartwrights are exonerated—and young Paiute Little Crow is rewarded with a new rifle. Written by Gaylord Du Bois and illustrated by Tom Gill, this 1962 Western adventure blends suspense and justice in a story that stands out for its tight pacing and authentic frontier tone. Cover by Tom Gill.
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Rustler Hank Greeber fakes his death and frames the Cartwrights for murder. With three of the four Cartwrights jailed, Greeber and his gang drive off the Cartwright herd. Hoss Cartwright and Paiute allies trap them in a narrow canyon and force their surrender. When the sheriff has Greeber's putative grave dug up, he discovers he's been had. The newly freed Cartwrights reward young Paiute Little Crow with a new rifle.
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