The Close of the Day (1904)

The Close Of The Day is a novel written by Frank H. Spearman in 1904. The story is set in the American West during the late 19th century and follows the lives of two men, John Merchant and Jim Bledsoe. John is a successful businessman who owns a cattle ranch and is respected by the people in his community. Jim, on the other hand, is a notorious outlaw who has been on the run for years.The novel begins with Jim being captured by the law and brought to trial. John is called upon to testify against him, but he refuses to do so because of their past friendship. Despite John's reluctance, Jim is found guilty and sentenced to hang. John feels guilty about his friend's fate and decides to help him escape from prison.The rest of the novel follows John and Jim as they flee from the law and try to start a new life. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, including hostile Native Americans and rival gangs. They also meet a young woman named Mary, who becomes a love interest for John.As the story progresses, John and Jim's friendship is tested, and they must decide whether to continue running or face their past mistakes. The novel explores themes of loyalty, redemption, and the consequences of one's actions.Overall, The Close Of The Day is a classic Western novel that offers a gripping tale of adventure and friendship in the American frontier.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.