Author: The Lone Writer

The Lone Writer is an American frontier and Old West journalist and historian. He loves to read, write and review all things western, whether historical or fiction.
the friendship
Bonanza Western TV

The Friendship Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #03, Episode #08

Joe Cartwright’s life is rescued by Danny Kidd (Dean Jones), a chain gang convict who has spent most of his existence imprisoned. In gratitude, Joe intervenes to secure Danny’s release. The subsequent narrative revolves around Danny’s challenges and struggles as he navigates the arduous and painful transition to life beyond prison walls. The supporting ensemble […]

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the burma rarity
Bonanza Western TV

The Burma Rarity Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #03, Episode #05

Swindlers Morgan (played by Wally Brown) and Axe (portrayed by Dave Willock) deceive Clementine Hawkins (played by Beatrice Kay), a former dance-hall girl now running a boarding house, with an intricate scheme involving “The Burma Rarity,” a valuable emerald. Since Ben Cartwright introduced Clementine to the con artists, he feels obligated to recover her lost […]

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the many faces of gideon flinch
Bonanza Western TV

The Many Faces of Gideon Flinch Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #03, Episode #07

In this comedic tale, Gideon Flinch, a mail-order swindler played by Ian Wolfe under the alias Homer T. Cranston, dupes ornery Bullethead Burke, portrayed by Harry Swoger, out of $5,000. Seeking vengeance, Bullethead arrives in Virginia City. Gideon’s resourceful niece, Jennifer, played by Sue Anne Langdon, cleverly shifts blame onto Little Joe Cartwright, convincing Bullethead […]

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the honor of cochise
Bonanza Western TV

The Honor of Cochise Full Episode – Bonanza, Season #03, Episode #03

Jeff Morrow makes a guest appearance as the legendary Apache chief Cochise, who, despite his professed commitment to peace, seeks vengeance against Cavalry captain Moss Johnson (portrayed by DeForrest Kelley). Seeking refuge at the Ponderosa, Johnson finds himself pursued by a battalion of Cochise’s fiercest warriors, while Ben Cartwright is determined to uncover the truth […]

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Top 10 western authors worth reading
Western Books

Top 8 Western Authors Worth Reading

Western authors write literature that tells stories primarily set in the American Old West during the mid-eighteenth and late nineteenth centuries. The characters and settings play an essential part in defining the genre and fascinating the public, as it explores the American frontier and Wild West. The vivid portrayal of cowboys, Native Americans, and outlaws, […]

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