Best zane gray Podcasts (2025)

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THE HUSBAND WHO WAS TO MIND THE HOUSE and THE CHOICE OF HERCULES (JAMES BALDWIN) 16:13

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The Husband Who Was To Mind The House- is a folk talestory in which a husband complains tohis wife for not having dinner ready when he comes in from work- so she convinces him to switch jobs the next day.. The Choice of Hercules- a young Hercules is journeying toward the mountains when he sees the road split and pauses to decide which to take.He is…

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THREE WISE GUYS by DAMON RUNYAN 36:45

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THE TWO WINNIE THE POOHS 12:18

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By Jon Hagadorn

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MAMMON AND THE ARCHER by O. HENRY 17:31

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A young man of means expreeses frustration to his wealthy father over not being able to find alone time with the girl of his interests due to her busy social schedule. His mother believes that chance will bring them together while his father sees different options. A great o.Henry classic!By me

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A BLACKJACK BARGAINER by O.HENRY 41:33

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By Jon Hagadorn

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THE PURLOINED LETTER EDGAR ALLAN POE 48:20

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By Jon Hagadorn

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Complex PTSD, Trauma, Chronic Fatigue and the Journey to Healing - Laura Horn 1:02:54

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Episode 24 marks the final episode of the year and the 12 month anniversary of Beyond the Battlefield. In this deeply honest conversation, Laura Horn shares her journey through trauma, survival and transformation. After experiencing trauma earlier in life, Laura travelled the world in search of identity and meaning. While travelling in South Americ…

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COOL AIR by H.P.LOVECRAFT 25:53

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In New York City in the early twenties a writer finds a baely livable apartment in a rroming house.soon finding that directly above himlives an eccentric old doctor who requires an extremely cold living situation to stay alive.One day, the writer suffers a seizure and knowing his nearest neighbor is a doctor.he goes upstairs to ask for help. The st…

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THE KIDNAPPED PRIME MINISTER by AGATHA CHRISTIE 43:44

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By Jon Hagadorn

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THE STRANGE CRIME OF JOHN BOULNOIS from THE WISDOM OF FATHER BROWN 43:17

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Reporter Calhoun Kidd of the Western Sun is off to interview John Boulnois, a philisopher, at his home, Grey Cottage at the edge of Pendragon Park. But he comes across a murder, but who is the guilty party. Father Brown investigates. A great Father Brown mystery from the pen of G.K.Chesterton. How would you like one-click access to all my narrated …

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THE ADVENTURE OF THE PRIORY SCHOOL A SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURE 1:06:21

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CAPTAIN ELI'S BEST EAR by FRANK STOCKTON A 1001 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL SELECTION 51:25

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By Jon Hagadorn

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CHRISTMAS JENNY by MARY E. WILKINS FREEMAN 38:34

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A single woman living alone on a mountain within sight of a little town raises the curiousity of the town's inhabitants who share rumors about the strange menagerie she keeps in her shabby hut on the mountain. When the church deacon and pastor decide to make an unnounced visit to 'Christmas Jenny's' home and enter without an invite, a close friend …

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Dits: The Good, The Bad and The Unrepeatable | Damian “Obiwan” Todd 1:04:59

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In Episode 23 of Beyond the Battlefield, former Royal Marines Commando Damian “Obiwan” Todd delivers one of the most entertaining and profound conversations of the series. Obi is the author of Dits – The Good, The Bad and The Unrepeatable, a memoir packed with humour, chaos, vulnerability and hard earned lessons from a life lived at full pace. He s…

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WHISTLING DICK'S CHRISTMAS STOCKING by O.HENRY 43:52

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This was the first short story penned under the name O.Henry- and its a great classic, offering a tale of a wanderer named Whistling Dick who, finding New Orleans no longer friendly to hoboes, hits the road for better chances, and finds himself the new owner of a young ladie's stocking which was accidentally dropped from a passing carriage. Its a s…

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A Royal Marine Widow’s Story of Love, Loss and Survival – Emma Gray 1:05:08

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Emma Gray lost her husband, Royal Marine Si Gray, at only 38 years old after a long and difficult illness. Their journey through hope, decline and heartbreak shaped her understanding of grief in a way few ever experience. In this episode of Beyond the Battlefield Emma speaks openly about caring for Si during his illness, the emotional collapse that…

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ANN MARY; HER TWO THANKSGIVINGS by MARY E .WILKINS FREEMAN 34:14

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A little girl is temporarily abandoned on Thanksgiving when her family has to rush away to the next town to care for an ailing relativeBy ME

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HOW WE KEPT THANKSGIVING AT OLDTOWN by HARRIET BEECHER STOWE 30:16

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How was Thanksgiving celebrated in the 1860's? After the Civil War, affairs of home and hearth became much more important to families who suffered so much loss during the Civil War. Harriet Beecher Stowe was of the important leaders of this renaissance with her stories.By me

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THE LUCK OF ROARING CAMP by BRET HARTE 27:19

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By Jon Hagadorn

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JEEVES IN THE SPRINGTIME by P.G. WODEHOUSE 36:02

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Bertie Wooster is approached by his old pal Bingo for help in the romamce departmentm and needs Jeeve's advice. It seems that Bertie has fallen head over heels for a girl who serves food at a local coffee shop and also works as a chef for a wealthy old man. Bingo wants to marry her but needs to have his wealthy Uncle up his monthly allowance so he …

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A DEPARTMENTAL CASE by O.HENRY 32:45

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An ex-Texas Ranger, Indian fighter working as a commisioner of a small office in the state govenrment is approached by a down and out woman who is seeking financial support which her nw dead father, a Texas hero, had denied,hoping that whatever had been promised to him could be passed down to her. Conversation led to her sharing her name and the co…

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From Loss to Leadership | Resilience, Standards and the Making of a Royal Marines Commando - Lee Drinkwater 56:54

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Before joining the Royal Marines, Lee Drinkwater endured devastating personal loss — his son, his brother and his nana all passed away within a short period of time. The grief and confusion left him without identity, direction or purpose. For four years he asked himself one question every night — “Have you been your best today” — and for four years…

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THE FLYING STARS A FATHER BROWN MYSTERY by G.K. CHESTERTON 34:55

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The story takes place at an English manor home at Christmastime, where family and friends are gathering to celebrate the season. Father Brown is a close friend of the family and present as well when the wealthy godfather arrives with a rare gift of three diamonds for the young lady of the manor. Soon a masquerade play takes place and the godfather …

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THE COUNTRY COTTAGE and THE SCHOOL MISTREESS by ANTON CHEKHOV 31:44

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So much for that quiet holiday weekend so longed for by these two newlyweds! It's FAMILY TIME!!!! Anton Chekhov's "A Country Cottage" centers on two young newlyweds, Sasha and Varya, who are enjoying profound, almost dream-like happiness while strolling on the platform of a little country station under the moonlight. The air is still and heavy with…

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THE FIRST THANKSGIVING and A BRAVE LITTLE QUAKERESS 31:47

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By Jon Hagadorn

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I Witnessed the Murder of My Mother | True Resilience with Dave Pounds 54:17

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⚠️ Warning: Contains discussion of extreme violence, sexual assault and trauma. Listener discretion advised. At just 12 years old, Dave Pounds woke in the night to face the unimaginable. He witnessed the aftermath of his mother’s brutal murder — an experience that changed the course of his life forever. The next morning, he went to school as if not…

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FALL FAMILY SPECIAL: BRIGHTEN'S SISTER-IN-LAW by HENRY LAWSON 49:07

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By Jon Hagadorn

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FALL FAMILY SPECIAL: THE LAST LEAF by O.HENRY A GREENWICH VILLAGE STORY 18:14

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FALL FAMILY SPECIAL: THE LAST LEAF by O.HENRY New York City in Greenwich Village around 1910 was a haven for aspiring artists and anyone looking for work in a growing new city. Sue and Johnsy were two young female artists living on hope and not much else. When Johnsy got sick Sue was told by the doctor that Johnsy didn't have long to live- but Sue …

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FALL FAMILY THEME: A BURGLAR'S CHRISTMAS by WILLA CATHER A STORY OF FORGIVENESS: 29:26

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2025 SPECIAL-FALL FAMILY & HEROES THEMES NOW THRU 12/31-Lots of family stories here at 1001 Classic Short SAtories now thru December-Tell a friend In this story we find a young man at the bottom of his rope- a faqiled thief, a failed college student, failed journalist. He walks into a house in an attempt to steal the jewelry and his mother- yes- it…

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HOLIDAYS ARE HERE AS 1001 HEROES AND 1001 CLASSIC SHORT STORIES GO 100% FAMILY AND HONOR THEMES NOW THRU DEC 31ST ( SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE- MORE COMING MID NOV) 5:25

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The Holidays are approaching and at 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast our shows themes every Sunday will be turning to FAMILY and HONOR -SINCE MANY OF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT BRINGING FAMILY TOGETHER, RECONNECTING , SEEKING CLOSURE ON ACCOUNT OF LOST ONES, seeking justice, KEEPING THE PEACE. HONORING OUR FIRST RESPONDERS DURING THE…

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RIP VAN WINKLE (WASHINTON IRVING) and THE AMERICAN BOY (THEODORE ROOSEVELT) 17:22

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Rip Van Winkle- A very lazy old Dutchman takes his dog on a mountain hunting trip to escape his nagging wife and winds up meeting a strange little group of gnomes carrying a keg of liquor and getting ready to party. He falls asleep for a long, long time.... The American Boy- Teddy Roosevelt shares his opinion of what a good American boy should be a…

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PERJURED by EDITH MIRILEES 31:22

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A teen-aged boy witnesses an horrific death by the railroad tracks of his small town and to build his status with the older boys he hangs with he adds a lie to his story, saying that a known local townsman was near the boy at the time the train pulled in. This psychological thriller ends in a crowded courtroom as the boy comes to term with the resu…

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A GRAY SLEEVE by STEPHEN CRANE 37:11

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After a skirmish a Civil War cavalry Captain enters a house thinking it might be housing enemy and finds a scared young lady holding a gun behind her back. The Captain, after investigating the house to find two other family occupants, finds himself drawn to the girl but struglles to find a way to tell her.…

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DAVID SWAN by NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE 19:31

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A young man heading for college in Boston decides to catch a nap in a cozy little glen not far from the stage stop. While sleeping soundly he is silently approached by three different entities- the first promises wealth, the second promises love, and the third robbery and possible death. A great lesson on how life (and sometimes tragedy) passes us …

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MARJORIE DAW (PT 2 OF 2) T.B. ALDRICH 23:46

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Our two best friends continue to write back and forth until John (Jack) Fleming's leg heals enough to travel, which he does, taking the train to new Hampshire to meet the girl of his dreams, depite Edward's best efforts to prevent him from coming.By me

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MARJORIE DAW (PT 1) by THOMAS B. ELDRICH 27:14

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Two close pals exchange letters, one having had to cancel his trip to a summer spot in New Hampshire with his friend due to a broken leg. In the letters the pal in New Hampshire begins to write of the presence of a beautiful young lady named Marjorie Daw, who is living there at "Tyhe Pines" in a house with her father. Our brone-legged friend, withe…

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Mental Health Muscle Nearly Broke Me - Aaron Clark 52:03

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When Helping Others Breaks You – Aaron Clark’s Burnout Story Aaron Clark built something powerful a not-for-profit organisation called Mental Health Muscle that was changing lives across the UK. What started as a mission to support others quickly exploded beyond anything Aaron imagined. At its peak, Mental Health Muscle was impacting tens of thousa…

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THE CAGE and OUT ON THE FIELD BY ZANE GREY 36:31

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Wayne University Ken Ward has a long shot at playing varsity baseball ijn his first year due to the team's varsity players being grounded by playing ball outside the college off season. When the tryouts come over a hundred players show up and they are hooted mercilessly by the varsity players now on the sidelines. Try out our new esbsite at www.bes…

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THE BOULEVARD OF ROGUES by MEREDITH NICHOLSON 18:04

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From the author who gave us "House of 1,000 Candles" (currently at 1001 Stories For The Road) comes this short story about a city councilman who m as a lesson in honesty, began to install statues on the town's main boulevard that featured some of the town's past crooked leaders, and some poor decisions of the past- calling it "the boulevard of rogu…

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THE PRELIMINARIES by A.C.COMER 46:54

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A young man wants to marry a local girl whose father was recently sent to prison for embezzling another person's money. He talks to the girl's mother, who has three daughters, and she doesn't want any of them to marry, because she doesn't them to grow old and bitter like her as a result of not living the grand life she had hoped for. (She was const…

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DUTCH COURAGE by JACK LONDON 23:27

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Two young mountain climbers are about to take on the famous Half Dome in the High Sierras when they see a distress signal flashed at them from high up on the peak.. NEW 1001 Ghost ,Chiiler & Lovecraft is now playing at Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327 Get all of our shows at …

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THE LIE (PT 2) MARY ANTIN 32:35

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A teacher, knowing that one of her students, a recently immigrant from Russia, is deeply upset about something, goes to his home to speak with his mother and father.By me

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THE LIE (PT 1) MARY ANTIN 25:57

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A teacher in a city school circa 1916 (we assume New York) works with a 12 year old immigrant boy whose family had recently arrived from Russia as he becomes assimilated to our culture. In part one the boy, after she asks him to try on a George Washington costume for an upcoming school play, becomes very upset- but won't give up what is hurting him…

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BLIND MAN'S HOLIDAY by O.HENRY 53:34

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This engaging story takes place in New Orleans in the early 1900's, as a young man and woman get married spontaneously, but within hours the man begins to wonder if he has made the right decision, and goes back to the priest asking how he can annul the marriage. Through twists and turns and a surprise ending the man finds he still has a lot to lear…

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THE RUBE'S WATERLOO by ZANE GREY 31:13

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Con, the Worcester coach, is all set to win the series when his best pitcher, nicknamed "The Rube', falls apart. It seems that a very pretty girl named Nan Brown has the Rube so distracted that he can't perform- and its going to take some really tricky relationship coaching to make it to the pennant. NEW) 1001 Stories From The Old West (Spotify)- h…

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A CANARY FOR ONE and MY OLD MAN ERNEST HEMINGWAY 48:11

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Two great early Hemingway storieswritten in his cryptic style and describing everyday events that help to illustrate his message.By me

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THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHEAP FLAT POIROT INVESTIGATES 34:06

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The famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot uses his "little grey cells" to break an international spy ring. New Twitter address- @1001podcast Follow Us! ANDROID USERS- ALL OUR EPISODES AUDIO AT WWW.BBESTOF1001STORIES.COM APPLE USERS Catch 1001 Stories From The Old West- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-from-the-old-west/id1613213…

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ROBIN HOOD SHOOTS FOR QUEEN ELEANOR by HOWARD PYLE 46:39

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Robin receives a royal request from the Queen to represent her at the national match, promising he and his followers safe journey to and from London. he accepts, and brings 4 of his trusty men with him. ANDROID USERS- all episodes at www.bestof1001stories.com, Spotify, Podchaser, and others APPLE USERS Catch 1001 Stories From The Old West- https://…

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THE GREAT SERMON HANDICAP A JEEVES STORY from P.G.WODEHOUSE 39:21

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Another great tale from Wodehouse taking a poke at the generation of wealthy young men who are kept on retainers by rich relatives and have no desire to work- thus having to create their own entertainment- in this case, betting on which church reverend will give the longest sermon on the coming Sunday. CHeck out our new audio -rich website at www.b…

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THE RACE by STEWART EDWARD WHITE 26:42

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Two cowboys are paid to round up a crew of Mexicans to drive a herd of cattle near the Mexican border. When one of the vaqueros becomes angry and shoots the black cook, one of the cowboys shoots and kills the Mexican, turning the Mexicans againt the two gringos. Trapped by gunfire, they try to figure out a way to come out of the mess alive. Stop by…

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