This novel is a thrilling tale of adventure and romance set in the American West. The protagonist, Robert Holton, is a young surveyor who finds himself embroiled in a conflict between rival railroad companies. Along the way, he falls in love with the beautiful and courageous Stella Landon. The novel is full of vivid descriptions of the Western landscape and the dangers and challenges of life on the frontier. It is a must-read for all fans of Western fiction. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.