Trail to Vicksburg

Renowned for his expertise in western fiction, Patten presents two compelling short novels in this paperback edition. In "The Golden Magnet," a young woman in Denver City inherits a stagecoach line following her father's death, showcasing her resilience in a male-dominated world. "Trail to Vicksburg" follows a man torn between his desire to enlist in the Confederate Army and his obligation to drive his family's cattle into Union territory, highlighting themes of duty and conflict during a turbulent time in history.