Show Down (1921)

By Julia Houston Railey

""Show Down"" is a novel written by Julia Houston Railey and first published in 1921. The story revolves around a young woman named Mary Page who is the only daughter of a wealthy and influential family in Texas. Mary is engaged to a man named Jack, but her father disapproves of the match and insists that she marry a man named Bob.As Mary struggles with her feelings for Jack and her duty to her family, she becomes embroiled in a dangerous feud between two rival ranching families. She must navigate the treacherous landscape of love, loyalty, and violence in order to protect herself and those she loves.The novel is set against the backdrop of the American West in the early 20th century, and is filled with vivid descriptions of the rugged landscape, the harsh realities of ranch life, and the tensions that arise between different groups of people in this volatile environment.""Show Down"" is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and revenge that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. It is a classic of Western literature that has stood the test of time and remains a beloved work of fiction to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104350491
• ISBN13: 9781104350499
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"