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A classic Western about a gambler in a sun-baked desert town named San Pasqual.

The Long Chance, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This complete book... Read Full Overview

In the Western classic "The Long Chance," a gambler lives in San Pasqual, a dry desert hamlet. People of all ages will find it to be an engaging read because it is a straightforward yet vivid novel full of adventure. A brand-new Western tale about the sunbaked desert town of... Read Full Overview

The Long Chance is a novel by Peter B. Kyne that tells the story of a man named John Cardigan, who is the owner of a lumber company in Northern California. The novel is set in the early 20th century and follows Cardigan's struggles to keep his business afloat amidst the challenges... 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

Peter Bernhard Kyne (October 12, 1880 - November 25, 1957) was an American novelist who published between 1904 and 1940. He was born and died in San Francisco, California. Many of his works were adapted into screenplays starting during the silent film era, particularly his first... Read Full Overview

The Long Chance is a novel written by Peter B. Kyne. The story is set in the early 1900s and follows the life of a young man named Jack Hemmingway. Jack is a hardworking and ambitious man who dreams of making it big in the world of business. However, his dreams are shattered... Read Full Overview

Book Excerpt: ...lping to cake.""I insist that I am entitled to a half interest in this claim. As you decline to recognize my rights, I must take the matter in my own hands. I, too, shall stake the claim and endeavor to get my location notice filed in the land office before yours... Read Full Overview

Book Excerpt: ...lping to cake.""I insist that I am entitled to a half interest in this claim. As you decline to recognize my rights, I must take the matter in my own hands. I, too, shall stake the claim and endeavor to get my location notice filed in the land office before yours... Read Full Overview

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