After a murder is committed and the victim's cattle rustled, a posse of
angry townsfolk set out into the wilderness to hunt the killers, intent
on revenge... Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful
comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger
readers. This edition also includes a biography of Walter Van Tilburg
Clark, theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in
the classroom and at home to further engage the reader in the story.
The Classics Illustrated comic book series began in 1941 with its first
issue, Alexandre Dumas' "The Three Musketeers", and has since included
over 200 classic tales released around the world. This edition is
specifically tailored to engage and educate young readers with some of
the greatest works ever written, while still thrilling older readers who
have loving memories of this series of old.