Charles Alden Seltzer was an American writer. He was a prolific author of western novels, had writing credits for more than a dozen film titles, and authored numerous stories published in magazines, most prominently in ArgosySeltzer was born in Janesville, Wisconsin, the son of Lucien B. Seltzer and Oceania Hart of Columbus, Ohio. Before becoming a successful writer, he was variously a newsboy, telegraph messenger, painter, carpenter and manager of the circulation of a newspaper, b...

"The Coming of the Law" centers around the character Kent Hollis, a young lawyer who arrives in the small, lawless town of Dry Bottom in the American West. Kent is determined to bring justice and order to the town, which is plagued by corruption, violence, and the control of powerful, unscrupulous men.Upon his arrival, Kent faces immediate resistance from the town's established criminal elements, led by the ruthless and influential Milt Daggett. Daggett and his gang have a stranglehold on ...

Classic western. According to Pulprack (quoting Adventure Fiction.com) "Charles Alden Seltzer (Aug. 15, 1875 - Feb. 9, 1942) The vital statistics are: Born in August 1875, at the village of Janesville, Wisconsin. One year in Wisconsin. Then to Columbus, Ohio, where after a time I worked at various enterprises, such as newsboy, telegraph messenger, painter, carpenter and manager of the circulation of a newspaper. Spent the better part of five summer and some of the winters in Union County, ...

Classic western. According to Pulprack (quoting Adventure Fiction.com) "Charles Alden Seltzer (Aug. 15, 1875 - Feb. 9, 1942) The vital statistics are: Born in August 1875, at the village of Janesville, Wisconsin. One year in Wisconsin. Then to Columbus, Ohio, where after a time I worked at various enterprises, such as newsboy, telegraph messenger, painter, carpenter and manager of the circulation of a newspaper. Spent the better part of five summer and some of the winters in Union County, ...

An American writer. He was a prolific author of western novels, had writing credits for more than a dozen film titles, and authored numerous stories published in magazines, most prominently in Argosy. Table of Contents  The Coming of the Law (1912)  'Firebrand' Trevison (1918)  The Two-Gun Man (1911)  The Range Boss (1916)  The Boss of the Lazy Y (1915 )  The Trai...

"The Trail to Yesterday" likely follows the story of rugged cowboys, determined settlers, and the challenges they face as they carve out a living in the untamed wilderness of the Old West.Seltzer's storytelling often focuses on themes of courage, honor, and justice, as well as the clash between civilization and the wild frontier. In "The Trail to Yesterday," readers may encounter thrilling gunfights, perilous cattle drives, and poignant moments of human drama as characters confront the har...

Getting up the shoulder of the mesa was no easy job, but judging from the actions and appearance of wiry pony and rider it was a job that would be accomplished. For part of the distance, it is true, the man thought it best to dismount, drive the pony ahead of him, and follow on foot. At length, however, they reached the top of the mesa, and after a breathing spell the man mounted and rode across the table-land. A short lope brought pony and rider to a point where the mesa sloped do...

Classic western. According to Pulprack (quoting Adventure Fiction.com) "Charles Alden Seltzer (Aug. 15, 1875 - Feb. 9, 1942) The vital statistics are: Born in August 1875, at the village of Janesville, Wisconsin. One year in Wisconsin. Then to Columbus, Ohio, where after a time I worked at various enterprises, such as newsboy, telegraph messenger, painter, carpenter and manager of the circulation of a newspaper. Spent the better part of five summer and some of the winters in Union County, ...

The Boss of the Lazy Y by Charles Alden Seltzer: Immerse yourself in the wild west saga of courage and justice with Charles Alden Seltzer in ""The Boss of the Lazy Y."" As the boss takes charge, this gripping tale unfolds against the untamed backdrop of the open range.Why This Book?Embark on a journey of courage and justice in the Wild West with Charles Alden Seltzer's ""The Boss of ...

Seltzer's novel concerns a young lady who finds herself in the midst of a violent range war after having been spurned by her sweetheart. Romance, rough-and-tumble adventure, and criminal acts in the lawless wild west!

In the story, Square Deal Sanderson may be depicted as a morally upright and courageous figure who stands up for justice and fights against corruption and lawlessness in the frontier towns he encounters. As a Western hero, Sanderson likely embodies the values of honesty, integrity, and loyalty to his friends and allies.Charles Alden Seltzer's writing style in "Square Deal Sanderson" is likely characterized by vivid descriptions of the Western landscape, action-packed scenes of frontier lif...

A young Easterner, Hollis, a newspaper reporter, arrives in a small western town, to inherit his father’s ranch and his newspaper. He discovers that the town and the entire county are controlled by an unscrupulous cattleman, Dunlavey. This guy is a law unto himself, stealing cattle from his neighbors, who are powerless to defend themselves because he also owns the local sheriff. Can Hollis overcome these obstacles and insure that the county is run by the rule of law?