In the 1930s, after the lone ranger radio show became a success, the camp was renamed to the lone ranger camp. The lone ranger disney books disney publishing worldwide. Over time, the lone ranger franchise grew to include movies, books. 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 was so named because the character is the sole survivor of a group of six texas rangers. There was a constant clammy caress of invisible cobwebs on the lone rangers face, and the less subtle, sometimes painful brushing of tree trunks against his thighs. 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. Jun 18, 20 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. The weeds had become a crazy tangle, merging with the vines that hung from overhead like spectral streamers. This issue reprints lone ranger newspaper comic strips from january 30 to june 17, 1939. The serial was considered lost for a long time but copies, with spanish subtitles, have since been found and reissued.
The lone ranger rides author striker, fran formatbinding hardcover book condition used very good jacket condition very good edition 1st edition binding hardcover publisher g. Jun 18, 20 at last, the origin of the lone ranger, written by fran striker, his original creator. There was a constant clammy caress of invisible cobwebs on the lone ranger s face, and the less subtle, sometimes painful brushing of tree trunks against his thighs. The lone ranger rides by fran striker, paperback barnes. Feb 07, 2015 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. The lone chipmunks is a 1954 american animated short film directed by jack kinney and produced by walt disney. The lone ranger rides is entertaining enough as pulp fiction.
Seitz jr with clayton moore, jay silverheels, glenn strange, walter sande. 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. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. The lone ranger rides signed by fran striker by striker. The lone ranger rides, a wonderful western story in itself, also details the origins of why a texas ranger. The lone ranger is a fictional masked former texas ranger who fought outlaws in the. At last, the origin of the lone ranger, written by fran striker, his original creator. Okay, so the book i actually read was called the lone ranger and the black shirt highwayman which was a better little book that belonged to my great uncle. The original artist was ed kressy, but he was replaced in 1939 by charles flanders who drew the strip until its conclusion. A posse of six members of the texas ranger division pursuing a band of outlaws led by bartholomew butch cavendish is betrayed by a civilian guide named collins.
He is delivering a good moral message of nonviolence, no drugs, no intoxicating beverages, no smoking and no profanity to kids and adults. First published by putnam books in 1941, it is not. But in the book, tonto called the lr my friend rather than kemo sabe. The lone star ranger is a western novel published by zane grey in 1915. Lone ranger fictitious character juvenile fiction subject. The lone ranger is the sole survivor of a group of six ambushed texas rangers. 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.
First published by putnam books in 1941, it is not considered part of the official line of 18 novels. With one of the largest book inventories in the world, find the book you are looking for. The problem with this story is silver is effectively a middleaged horse rather than a young colt of 34. Unfortunately, goodreads does not seem to have that one in its database, so in order to get credit for my goal of 100 books this year, im pretending that this is the book i read. The radio series proved to be a hit and spawned a series of books largely written by striker. The lone ranger says little about the american west but a great deal about the. He inadvertently saves one of his pursuers from a snake bite, then has to kill the mans partner.
When you book the only authentic original looking lone ranger and silver in the country, your job of providing entertainment instantly becomes easier. This cartoon marks petes final appearance in the golden age of american animation, and the last of the three cartoons in the chip n dale series. The book is incredibly rare, and the dust jacket is even rarer. What im seeing about the lone ranger rides indicates that the novel is what wed now call a tiein, produced after the radio. Homesteaders are moving into the valley settled many years ago by rancher craig dolan. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The lone ranger rides, by fran striker a project gutenberg. This is a photographic reproduction of the interior of this rare 1941 putnam. Tonto fictitious character juvenile fiction category. The lone ranger rides by fran striker 1st edition 1941.
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. He wants to keep them out by legal means but his nephew bart brings in outlaws to drive them out. At that time, the graphic description of the massacre of the texas rangers was by far the. Born in buffalo, new york, striker attended lafayette high school and the university of buffalo, where he was a member of the theta. In the second serial, the lone ranger rides again, he identifies himself as bill andrews. There are certainly better westerns one can read, so there is perhaps no reason to read this one except for curiosity about an american cultural icon, or to satisfy nostalgia. The lone ranger rides is in the public domain in the united states. Inspired by the recent release of the movie the lone ranger, we return to the thrilling days of yesteryear 2008 for an encore broadcast of a. 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. Lone ranger memorabilia lone ranger pictorial scrapbook by lee j. Considered the holy grail for lone ranger collectors, this title was not officially part of the ser. The lone ranger and his indian friend tonto solve a series of crimes during the construction of the first railroad to the west.
I first read a lone ranger origin novel when i was in the seventh grade. 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 faithful indian sidekick tonto and his trusty horse, silver. This is a photographic reproduction of the interior of this rare 1941 putnam book. In the basin, penelope cavendish ran to a house whose door had been chalked by death. In a cavern in bryants gap, a texas ranger tossed in the torture of fever and infection. A history of the lone ranger by jeff kepley comic book historians. Get the best deals on lone ranger comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at.
Mar 05, 2017 in the 1930s, after the lone ranger radio show became a success, the camp was renamed to the lone ranger camp. With robert livingston, chief thundercloud, silver chief, duncan renaldo. Born in canada, he had never been west of michigan, couldnt ride a horse. The lone ranger rides is a lone ranger novel written by fran striker and illustrated by w. Born in buffalo, new york, striker attended lafayette high school and the university of buffalo. Make offer vtg the lone ranger gold key comic book lot 17 18 20 good condition 1970s. Hero of children and adults of radio, screen and comic strip, the lone ranger is now in book form.
April 16 final issue the lone ranger and tonto have sworn to serve justice in a harsh, often lawless landscape. Lone ranger rides by fran striker free at loyal books. Hans zimmer new rendition of the william tell overture. The lone ranger says little about the american west but a great deal about the virtues and failings of our time. It follows the life of buck duane, a man who becomes an outlaw and then redeems himself in the eyes of the law. 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 sgt. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Book autographed by fred foy radio announcer of lone ranger on may 15, 2004 during lone ranger festival at mt. Anniversary show filmed for the 22nd anniversary of the lone ranger. The book takes place in texas, the lone star state, and several main characters are texas rangers, a famous band of highly capable law enforcement officers. Doc hunter is on the run from railroad baron kimsley bolt. The lone ranger s first name is also thought to have not been mentioned in contemporary lone ranger newspaper comics, comic books, and tiein premiums, though some have stated that the name john reid was used in an illustration of the grave marker made by tonto which appeared in either a comic book version of the characters origin story or in. Lone ranger rides again by fran striker, paperback.
A posse of six members of the texas ranger division, led by captain dan reid, pursued a band of outlaws led by bartholomew butch cavendish, but are betrayed by a civilian guide. 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. 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. A history of the lone ranger by jeff kepley comic book. Like much of the american wests public lands, the sawtooth national forest has become a giant livestock feedlot, providing grass and water for the 22,000 cattle and. Find the lone ranger rides by striker, fran at biblio. Like much of the american wests public lands, the sawtooth national forest has become a giant livestock feedlot.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The tarzanlone ranger adventure hour is an animated television series produced by filmation that aired on cbs during the early 1980s the series consisted of reruns of tarzan, lord of the jungle paired with new episodes of filmations versions of the lone ranger and, in the second season, the new adventures of zorroat which point the series was retitled the tarzanlone. Get the best deals on lone ranger golden age westerns comics when you shop the largest online selection at. Vtg the lone ranger gold key comic book lot 17 18 20 good condition 1970s. While details differ, the basic story of the lone rangers origin is consistent in most versions of the franchise. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Lone ranger golden age westerns comics for sale ebay. Based on the famous lone ranger adventures created by george w. Junior novel on the new upcoming disney film, the lone ranger.
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 first lone ranger novel appeared in 1936, and eventually 18 volumes were published, as listed below. The only authentic original looking lone ranger and silver in the country, a tribute performer, does a unique funfilled educational vaudevillestyle western appearance with lots of surprises. The lone ranger infiltrates the gang of rembrandt smith, a bad man with a knack for drawing. Fran striker 19031962 fans of the old radio shows and the tv series the lone ranger will recognize the characters in this book the lone ranger, his faithful indian sidekick tonto and his trusty horse, silver. Putnam s sons place of publication new york date published 1941 size 8vo over 7. The lone ranger rides, by fran striker a project gutenberg ebook. In august 2014, i was sent a detailed scan of the dust. Apparent first edition front jacket flap lists eight lone ranger titles, the last of which is the lone ranger rides again. Silver was already the lone ranger s horse, having been since the lone ranger was several years younger. 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.
When read with such a motive, the novel is not disappointing. The lone ranger realized quite suddenly that his horse was laboring. Pioneering comics publisher david mckays feature book was the first us comic book to devote complete issues to a single character. Frontispiece illustration is bw a mystriouslooking wagon rounded the trn caption.
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