The Lead of Honor is a novel written by Norval Richardson and first published in 1910. The story is set in the American West during the late 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Jack Hardin. Jack is the son of a wealthy rancher and has grown up with a sense of entitlement and privilege. However, when his father dies, Jack is forced to take over the family business and quickly learns that running a ranch is not as easy as he thought.As Jack struggles to keep the ranch afloat, he becomes embroiled in a conflict with a neighboring rancher named Bob Haines. Haines is a ruthless businessman who will stop at nothing to get what he wants, and he sees the Hardin ranch as a prime target. Jack must use all of his wits and resources to outmaneuver Haines and protect his family's legacy.Along the way, Jack meets and falls in love with a young woman named Mary, who is the daughter of one of his father's former business partners. Mary is smart, independent, and fiercely loyal to her family, and she becomes a key ally in Jack's battle against Haines.The Lead of Honor is a classic Western novel that explores themes of honor, loyalty, and the struggle between good and evil. It is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity.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.