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In 1879, Steve Dancy sells his New York shop and ventures west to explore and write a journal about his adventures. Though he's not looking for trouble, Dancy's infatuation with another man's wife soon embroils him in a deadly feud with Sean Washburn, a Nevada silver baron. Infuriated by the... read more
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Summary edit
In 1879, Steve Dancy sells his New York shop and ventures west to explore and write a journal about his adventures. Though he's not looking for trouble, Dancy's infatuation with another man's wife soon embroils him in a deadly feud with Sean Washburn, a Nevada silver baron. Infuriated by the... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Steve Dancy: The Shopkeeper
- Jeff Sharp: Second biggest mine owner
- Joseph McAllen: Captain in the Pinkerton National Detective Agency
- Richard: reporter, editor, printer
- Jeremiah: general store manager
- Dr. Dooley: seasoned physician
- Mr. Sean Washburn: The biggest private mine owner
- Jennifer Bolton: Add a description of this character.
- Charles Bradshaw
- Bill Sprague
- Sam
- John Bolton
- Cutler
- Craig Stevens
- Claude Jansen
- Joe
- Judge Wilson
- Peter
- Mary: restaurant manager
- Brian Cutler
- Dave Masters
- Bob Grant
- Clyde
- Jemmy
- Mr. Bradshaw
- Mr. McAllen
- James Best
Setting & Locations edit
- Nevada: Lincoln proclaimed Nevada a state on October 31, 1864. The story takes place in the summer of 1879.
- Carson City: The capital of Nevada
- Virginia City: Silver built this city twenty miles from Carson City. This was the home of the Comstock Lode.
- Pickhandle Gulch: A small mining encampment in the southern wilderness of the state.
First Sentence edit
"Two."
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 3 in Steve Dancy Tales. (standard series)
Followed by Leadville.
Authors & Contributors edit
- James D. Best (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Wheatmark
Country: USA
Publication Date: December 15, 2007
ISBN: 978-1587369223
Page Count: 240 pages
Publisher: Wheatmark
Country: USA
Publication Date: December 15, 2007
ISBN: 978-1587369223
Page Count: 240 pages
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813
Subjects edit
Links to Supplemental Material edit
- James D. Best: The Steve Dancy Page
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