Join us for a classic riproaring tale set in the old west with many twists and turns that will keep you guessing right up until the end. The lone ranger rides, a wonderful western story in itself, also details the origins of why a texas ranger would strike out on his own, wearing a mask at all times, and how he met his companions tonto and his ever dependable equine friend silver. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Stories include meetings with the cisco kid, wyatt earp, and doc holliday, as well as the origin of tonto and the origin of silver. In a cavern in bryants gap, a texas ranger tossed in the torture of fever and infection. Find the lone ranger rides north by striker, fran at biblio. The story is a retelling of the lone rangers origin. Native american warrior tonto recounts the untold tales that transformed john reid, a man of the law, into a legend of justice. Putnams sons place of publication new york date published 1941 size 8vo over 7.
The lone ranger rides north is the ninth novel in the lone ranger series, which was released in the year 1943. The lone ranger rides, by fran striker a project gutenberg. The lone ranger rides author striker, fran formatbinding hardcover book condition used very good jacket condition very good edition 1st edition binding hardcover publisher g. The only authentic original looking lone ranger and silver in the country, a tribute performer, does a unique funfilled educational vaudevillestyle western. Jun 18, 20 witness the ambush of the texas rangers by the cavendish gang and watch as the lone ranger goes on a journey of retribution. Silver was already the lone ranger s horse, having been since the lone ranger was several years younger. Born in buffalo, new york, striker attended lafayette high school and the university of buffalo. The lone ranger first found success as a 1933 radio show, then expanded into books, television, comics, and motion pictures. The lone ranger rides north by fran striker goodreads. The second home by christina clancy a surefooted ode to the strength of family, the depth of loss, and the power of forgiveness. This book could confuse nonlone ranger fans since it deals with the lone rangers origins and its not the orthodox ranger origin story put forth by the old t. Tonto still speaks in stilted english, but is an equal partner with the lone ranger. Manufactured in the united states of america van rees press, new york. Striker also reedited, and rewrote parts of later editions of the first novel.
Unlike the tv show, this novel, which explains the origins of the lone ranger, is aimed at adults. In the basin, penelope cavendish ran to a house whose door had been chalked by death. The horse was so named by tonto who once remarked that the horses coat looked like silver. This iconic character has been portrayed george seaton, clayton moore, and by armie hammer in the 20 movie release the lone ranger with johnny depp as tonto. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Jun 18, 20 the lone ranger rides by fran striker tonto the indian was breaking a trail across thunder mountain where it was said no horse could travel. The first lone ranger novel appeared in 1936, and eventually 18 volumes were published, as listed below. But some great insight of fran strikers evolution of this character and back story. In the 1930s, an elderly tonto tells a young boy the tale of john reid, the lone ranger. The lone ranger rides by fran striker 1st edition 1941. In order to bring a nefarious gang of outlaws to justice. The film is told through tontos memories of the duos earliest efforts to subdue local villainy. His shoulder made it hard for him to draw the gun on his left, but he found that his smooth speed seemed to have suffered no loss when he drew the other shining weapon.
Get the best deals on lone ranger book when you shop the largest online selection at. A classic western adventure paperback march 3, 2020. List of lone ranger novels lone ranger wiki fandom. Lone ranger s first name is revealed to be dan in an issue of gold key comics. This book, or parts thereof, must not be reproduced in any form without permission. May 14, 2020 the lone ranger rides by fran striker 1903 1962 00.
The lone ranger rides audiobook fran striker 1903 1962. The lone rangers first name is also thought to have not been mentioned in contemporary lone ranger newspaper comics, comic books, and tiein premiums, though some have stated that the name john reid was used in an illustration of the grave marker made by tonto which appeared in either a comic book version of the characters origin story or in a childrens record set. The first ever collection of new lone ranger prose stories. Lone ranger rides by fran striker free at loyal books. The lone ranger rides audiobook fran striker 1903 1962 fans of the old radio shows and the tv series the lone ranger will recognize the characters in this book the lone ranger, his. Francis hamilton fran striker august 19, 1903 september 4, 1962 was an american writer for radio and comics, best known for creating the lone ranger, green hornet, and sgt. But in the book, tonto called the lr my friend rather than kemo sabe. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. This book has nostalgic value, reminding me of the old fashioned western movies and comic books red ryder, gene autry, and of course, lone ranger. The lone ranger rides fran striker 1903 1962 fans of the old radio shows and the tv series the lone ranger will recognize the characters in this book the lone ranger, his faithful indian sidekick tonto and his trusty horse, silver. The legend of the lone ranger line was the second line based on the lone ranger released by gabriel toys. The lone ranger rides, by fran striker a project gutenberg ebook. Book autographed by fred foy radio announcer of lone ranger on may 15, 2004 during lone ranger festival at mt.
Lone ranger fictitious character juvenile fiction subject. The lone ranger rides is entertaining enough as pulp fiction. The lone ranger is a 20 american western action film directed by gore verbinski and written by justin haythe, ted elliott and terry rossio. The lone ranger rides fran striker audiobook and ebook. Based on the radio series of the same name, the film stars johnny depp as tonto, the narrator of the events and armie hammer as john reid, the lone ranger. In a remote basin in the western part of texas, the cavendish. This is a photographic reproduction of the interior of this rare 1941 putnam book. He is delivering a good moral message of nonviolence, no drugs, no intoxicating beverages, no smoking and no profanity to kids and adults. The lone ranger s first name is also thought to have not been mentioned in contemporary lone ranger newspaper comics, comic books, and tiein premiums, though some have stated that the name john reid was used in an illustration of the grave marker made by tonto which appeared in either a comic book version of the characters origin story or in. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This book has nostalgic value, reminding me of the old fashioned western movies and comic. The lone ranger rides annotated kindle edition by striker, fran.
The lone ranger rides by fran striker, paperback barnes. Fran striker 19031962 fans of the old radio shows and the tv series the lone ranger will recognize the characters in this book the lone ranger, his faithful indian sidekick tonto and his trusty horse, silver. The lone ranger rides by fran striker tonto the indian was breaking a trail across thunder mountain where it was said no horse could travel. Tv series the lone ranger will recognize the characters in this book the. First published by putnam books in 1941, it is not considered part of the official line of 18 novels. Tonto fictitious character juvenile fiction category. The problem with this story is silver is effectively a middleaged horse rather than a young colt of 34. Homesteaders are moving into the valley settled many years ago by rancher craig dolan. The lone star ranger zane grey 1872 1939 buck duane, son of a famous g. Librivox recording of the lone ranger rides, by fran striker. Fans of the old radio shows and the tv series the lone ranger will recognize the characters in this book the lone ranger, his faithful indian. The lone ranger rides annotated by fran striker, w.
There are certainly better westerns one can read, so there is perhaps no reason to read this one except for curiosity about an american cultural icon, or to satisfy nostalgia. The lone ranger kept the mask across his eyes and experimented with his guns. The first line, the lone ranger rides again, was released in 1979. An idealistic lawyer, he rides with his brother and fellow texas rangers in pursuit of the notorious butch cavendish. Fans of the old radio shows and the tv series the lone ranger will recognize the characters in this book the lone ranger, his faithful indian sidekick tonto and his trusty horse, silver. The masked extexas ranger and his native american companion tonto fight injustice in the wild west. The lone ranger rides fran striker full audiobook youtube. Language, violence, and a hint of ladies of the night are all here. First published between 1936 and 1956 in hardback by grosset and dunlap, many of these stories were reprinted in paperback in.
Sometime after the ambush at bryants gap, the lone ranger and tonto are in pursuit of butch cavendish when they are fired upon by cavendish himself, and though he. As for fans who know the story, yall may have some fun, or just annoyed by the inconstancy of it. The lone ranger rides, a wonderful western story in itself, also details the origins of why a texas ranger would stirke out on his own, wearing a mask at all times, and how he met his companions tonto and his ever dependable equine friend silver. The lone ranger rides lone ranger by fran striker book cover, description, publication history. The accepted story of silvers origin has the white horse living in wild horse canyon. See more ideas about lone ranger, western hero, ranger.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Frontispiece illustration is bw a mystriouslooking wagon rounded the trn caption. When read with such a motive, the novel is not disappointing. Also around this time the lone ranger radio show ended, and the film serials began, but ended fairly quickly. The lone ranger rides fran striker read by roger melin 4. The lone ranger rides is a riproaring yarn of the old west which tells how this national hero first became the lone ranger, how he acquired his horse, silver, and how he first met his faithful indian, tonto. The first book was written by gaylord dubois, but the others were by fran striker. The second home by christina clancy a sure footed ode to the strength of family, the depth of loss, and the power of forgiveness. This is a recording of the book the lone ranger rides, by fran striker, 1941 by the lone ranger, inc.