{"product_id":"the-hanging-tree-9780803275843","title":"The Hanging Tree","description":"The title story, \u003ci\u003eThe Hanging Tree\u003c\/i\u003e, is based on a true episode in Montana's gold-mining past. Three amazing characters meet: the cynical Doc Frail; the boy robber named Rune, whom Doc saves and enslaves; and Elizabeth, the young easterner who survives an Indian assault and comes under the care of Doc and Rune. In the gold-mining camp of Skull Creek Elizabeth becomes the mysterious Lucky Lady. A vigorous, psychological western, \u003ci\u003eThe Hanging Tree\u003c\/i\u003e was made into a movie starring Gary Cooper. The stories in this book consolidate Dorothy M. Johnson's reputation for authenticity and artistic integrity. \"Lost Sister\" is based on the recapture of Cynthia Ann Parker, a white woman abducted by the Comanche Indians. \"The Man Who Knew the Buckskin Kid\" tells of two married people and an outlaw who share a secret. Fully as arresting are \"The Last Boast,\" \"Journal of Adventure,\" \"I Woke Up Wicked,\" \"The Gift by the Wagon,\" \"A Time for Greatness,\" \"The Story of Charley,\" and \"Blanket Squaw.\"\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bison Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50514498552082,"sku":"9780803275843","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_59daea2e-0a99-4a78-93b8-7e03a70713d1.jpg?v=1730985152","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-hanging-tree-9780803275843","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}