Jerry Peyton's Notched Inheritance: A Western Story (Classic Reprint)

David Manning

ISBN 10: 1331024927 / ISBN 13: 9781331024927

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book chronicles the life and legacy of Hank Peyton, a legendary outlaw whose violent nature is mirrored in the treacherous landscape of the untamed West. As he nears death, he leaves behind a notorious reputation and a sizable inheritance for his son, the thoughtful and compassionate Jerry Peyton. Despite his father's past shortcomings, Jerry is filled with affection for him and sets out to repay the community for the outlaw's crimes. In the midst of Jerryâ s quiet life of working as a ranch hand when needed and enjoying the companionship of his beloved horse Nelly, tragedy strikes. Nelly is injured beyond recovery on a broken fence, and word quickly spreads to her owner, Jan van Zandt. Fearful of Jerryâ s possible violent retaliation, Van Zandt appeals to the local sheriff. Being well aware of Hank Peytonâ s history, the sheriff urges Van Zandt to leave the territory for his own safety, but the stubborn landowner refuses. The tension escalates until Van Zandt brings a case against Jerry for his role in Nellyâ s death. Despite the evidence against him, Jerry declares his innocence and refuses to pay. This sets off a chain reaction that reveals the true nature of the community. Jerry and his supporters engage in a violent showdown against Van Zandt and his allies, leading to tragic consequences that change the lives of everyone involved. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781331024927_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Jerry Peyton's Notched Inheritance: A Western Story (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331024927
• ISBN 13: 9781331024927
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • General Fiction

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Synopsis

This book chronicles the life and legacy of Hank Peyton, a legendary outlaw whose violent nature is mirrored in the treacherous landscape of the untamed West. As he nears death, he leaves behind a notorious reputation and a sizable inheritance for his son, the thoughtful and compassionate Jerry Peyton. Despite his father's past shortcomings, Jerry is filled with affection for him and sets out to repay the community for the outlaw's crimes. In the midst of Jerry’s quiet life of working as a ranch hand when needed and enjoying the companionship of his beloved horse Nelly, tragedy strikes. Nelly is injured beyond recovery on a broken fence, and word quickly spreads to her owner, Jan van Zandt. Fearful of Jerry’s possible violent retaliation, Van Zandt appeals to the local sheriff. Being well aware of Hank Peyton’s history, the sheriff urges Van Zandt to leave the territory for his own safety, but the stubborn landowner refuses. The tension escalates until Van Zandt brings a case against Jerry for his role in Nelly’s death. Despite the evidence against him, Jerry declares his innocence and refuses to pay. This sets off a chain reaction that reveals the true nature of the community. Jerry and his supporters engage in a violent showdown against Van Zandt and his allies, leading to tragic consequences that change the lives of everyone involved.

About the Author

Native Texan and cowboy-turned-chef Grady Spears has created cowboy menus for restaurants he co-owned in Fort Worth, Texas; Granbury, Texas; and Beverly Hills, California, as well as for the Bush family at the Texas Governor's Mansion. This is Grady's fifth cookbook. He owns Grady's Restaurant in his hometown of Fort Worth, Texas.

Award-winning journalist and author June Naylor has covered food, dining, and travel for more than twenty years. She is a frequent contributor to a number of Texas newspapers and magazines, as well as to national periodicals and Web sites. With Grady, June wrote "The Texas Cowboy Kitchen". A native Texan, she lives in Fort Worth, Texas.