Hardcover published in 1941, paperback published in 20, kindle edition published in 20, kindle edition pub. The radio series proved to be a hit and spawned a series of books largely written by striker. This is a lone ranger adventure told from dan reids perspective. The story is a retelling of the lone rangers origin. A profile of the lone ranger inspired by the recent release of the movie the lone ranger, we return to the thrilling days of yesteryear 2008 for an encore. When they find a burned out ranch and a dying man dan must over look the rift in he and. 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. In the second serial, the lone ranger rides again, he identifies himself as bill andrews. Find the lone ranger rides by striker, fran at biblio. The lone ranger is a fictional masked former texas ranger who fought outlaws in the. Lone ranger big little books free download of big little. 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. Status inprogress summary an anonmyous letter to torubled youth help monica remind a man why he became a.
The lone ranger rides lone ranger by fran striker book cover, description, publication history. The lone ranger disney books disney publishing worldwide. Learn why our legendary hero wears a mask, how he acquired his horse, silver, how he met tonto, his faithful indian companion, and why he uses silver bullets. The first lone ranger novel appeared in 1936, and eventually 18 volumes were published, as listed below. Welcome to the land of the perfect profile, where the only thing prettier than a cowboy is his horse. Jess walter is the author of eight books, including the bestseller.
The lone ranger rides again is a 1939 american republic serial. The lone ranger rides is a lone ranger novel written by fran striker and illustrated by w. Be the first to ask a question about the lone ranger rides. Here is the story of how he came by his name, of how he got silver, of the basis of his friendship for the indian tonto, and the part they all played in the trouble at the cavendish ranch. The lone rangers first name is also thought to have not been mentioned in contemporary lone ranger newspaper comics, comic books. The 1941 putnam novel by fran striker the lone ranger rides also had this same origin of silver that the december 9, 1938 radio episode. As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available.
Someone has knifed rancher red loftus and his daughter and stepson try to catch the killer. Trendle for a detroit radio station and debuted on jan. Guns will blaze on the main street of a small town, and the ultimate sacrifice will be made. The 1941 putnam novel by fran striker the lone ranger rides also had this same origin of silver. Considered the holy grail for lone ranger collectors, this title was not officially part of the ser. The lone ranger chronicles, anthology edited by matthew baugh starr, 2012, moonstone books, isbn 9781936814237. The project gutenberg ebook of the lone ranger rides, by fran striker this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost.
Over time, the lone ranger franchise grew to include movies, books. In a remote basin in the western part of texas, the cavendish. Pioneering comics publisher david mckays feature book was the first us comic book to devote complete issues to a single character. The lone ranger rides, by fran striker a project gutenberg ebook.
In the radio version of the lone ranger, he even had a nephew. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. 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 lone ranger and tonto have sworn to serve justice in a harsh, often lawless landscape.
This issue reprints lone ranger newspaper comic strips from january 30 to june 17, 1939. Lone ranger rides again abebooks shop for books, art. First published by putnam books in 1941, it is not considered part of the official line of 18 novels. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. I first read a lone ranger origin novel when i was in the seventh grade.
Get the best deals on lone ranger golden age westerns comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Born in canada, he had never been west of michigan, couldnt ride a horse. 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. This book, or parts thereof, must not be reproduced in any form without permission. The story is a retelling of the lone ranger s origin. Lone ranger golden age westerns comics for sale ebay. The ranger tells dan its time for him to think about going to school back east, but dan doesnt really agree at all. A history of the lone ranger by jeff kepley comic book historians. 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. 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. At that time, the graphic description of the massacre of the texas rangers was by far the most violent thing i had ever read. Disney publishing participates in affiliate commission programs, including with amazon, which means that we may earn advertising fees from purchases you make from the links on this page. 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.
It is here that the latest lone ranger rides in slow motion, through a parade of pastel. The lone ranger rides signed by fran striker by striker. Heres continue reading the lone ranger a cultural analysis. The first book was written by gaylord dubois, but the others were by fran striker. Hero of children and adults of radio, screen and comic strip, the lone ranger is now in book form. Witness the ambush of the texas rangers by the cavendish. 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. Lone ranger books including bw photo of lone ranger holding blb, the lone ranger rides again serial quiz contest, records, song books, cutout hats, bang gun, lucky nail, membership card, blotter and lone ranger on silver standee. Nowhere in the pages of history can be found a greater champion of justice. King features syndicate distributed a newspaper strip of the lone ranger from september 1938 to december 1971. The lone ranger rides again by striker, fran and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Based on the famous lone ranger adventures created by george w. This originally consisted of reprints from the newspaper strips as had all previous comic book appearances of the character, in various titles from david mckay publications and from dell. In order to bring a nefarious gang of outlaws to justice, the.
As i grew up in the 1960s my father took great delight in bringing through the radio on sunday mornings to introduce us to the lone ranger, the radio series first launched in 1933. A saddlebag full of merchandise found its way under american christmas trees, including cap guns, clothing, lunch boxes, radios, watches, board games, puzzles, flashlights, and toothbrushes. List of lone ranger novels lone ranger wiki fandom. Lone rangers first name is revealed to be dan in an issue of gold key comics. The lone ranger rides again, was released in 1939 and starred robert livingston. The lone ranger and tonto fistfight in heaven, 1993, perennial, isbn 9780060976248. Because even the lone ranger couldnt do it without a whole lot of help. In august 2014, i was sent a detailed scan of the dust jacket from a correspondent who had. I do not know who wrote that, but it was not fran striker, the author of the lone ranger rides, and possibly the originator of the lone ranger. I also spent saturday afternoons catching up on the syndicated black and white television series first produced in the 1950s.
It was a sequel to republics 1938 serial the lone ranger, which had been highly successful, and the thirteenth of the sixtysix serials produced by republic the serial was considered lost for a long time but copies, with spanish subtitles, have since been found and reissued. A history of the lone ranger by jeff kepley comic book. Also around this time the lone ranger radio show ended, and the film serials began, but ended fairly quickly. A mysterious killer called the ghost is terrorizing a town. The lone ranger and the mystery of the missing body, art by charles flanders. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The lone ranger rides by fran striker 1st edition 1941. The lone ranger rides again once more the new york. This is a photographic reproduction of the interior of this rare 1941 putnam book. Get the best deals on lone ranger comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. Over time, the lone ranger franchise grew to include movies, books, comics, and the first madefortv western series. 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 in most of the shows, the lone ranger usually partners with one strong person among the townsfolk who is willing to stand up for justice. At last, the origin of the lone ranger, written by fran striker, his original creator.
In a cavern in bryants gap, a texas ranger tossed in the torture of fever and infection. The lone ranger rides by fran striker, paperback barnes. I had an incomplete facsimile of this dj on my web site for a couple of years, but only recently have i had access to a complete copy. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. The book is incredibly rare, and the dust jacket is even rarer. The series also inspired numerous comic books, two movie serials, a few movies, books, and a live action television series 19491957 starring clayton moore as the lone ranger which is probably the best known treatment of the franchise. Dell had a comic book series which lasted 145 issues. Lone ranger rides by fran striker free at loyal books. The lone ranger kept the mask across his eyes and experimented with his guns. Striker also reedited, and rewrote parts of later editions of the first novel.
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