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Bob Hampton of PlacerByRandall Parrish

Set in the American West during the post-Civil War era, this adventure novel follows Bob Hampton, a man with a troubled past, as he seeks redemption and a new life in the rugged frontier. Filled with action, romance, and Western lore, the story explores themes of honor, justice,... Read Full Overview

Experience the drama and danger of the American West in Randall Parrish's "Bob Hampton of Placer." This historical fiction novel plunges readers into the heart of frontier life, exploring the complex relationship between settlers and Native Americans. Set against the backdrop... Read Full Overview

""Bob Hampton of Placer"" is a western novel written by Randall Parrish. The story is set in the late 1800s during the gold rush in California. The protagonist, Bob Hampton, is a young man who arrives in a small mining town called Placer in search of gold. However, he soon discovers... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Why did Bob Hampton refuse to let his ward fall in love with Lieutenant Brant? Why did he have to live in the underworld, and to be known by an assumed name? Why does he make a living by gambling and a reputation by quickness with a revolver? And why, in spite of all this, do... Read Full Overview