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. Sloane ranger, a commonplace term in 1980s london, was originally popularised by the british writers peter york and ann barr in the book style wars 1980, followed by the official sloane ranger handbook 1982 and its companion the official sloane ranger diary. The lone ranger and tonto fistfight in heaven sherman alexie the lone ranger and tonto fistfight in heaven. A history of the lone ranger by jeff kepley comic book historians. Apr 10, 2016 the lone ranger rides, a wonderful western story in itself, also details the origins of why a texas ranger would strike out on his own, wearing a mask at all times, and how he met his companions tonto and his ever dependable equine friend silver. The lone ranger rides, a wonderful western story in itself, also details the origins of why a texas ranger would stirke out on his own, wearing a mask at all times, and how he met his companions tonto and his ever dependable equine friend silver. Few know that the ranger s nephew was the green hornet britt reed. 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. Come check out our giant selection of tshirts, mugs, tote bags, stickers and more. Tonto is not the ranger s subordinate they are friends, equals in their adventures. 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. Hardcover published in 1941, paperback published in 20, kindle edition published in 20, kindle edition pub. A mount edge shifter romance sara summers the lone star express the bill travis mysteries book george wier the lone star groom.
This is a lone ranger adventure told from dan reids perspective. The first ever collection of new lone ranger prose stories. Based on the famous lone ranger adventures created by george w. Get the best deals on lone ranger comic book collections when you shop the largest online selection at. Besides the radio episodes, the grosset and dunlap books, comic books. The first lone ranger novel appeared in 1936, and eventually 18 volumes were published, as listed below. In a remote basin in the western part of texas, the cavendish. Filled with intrigue, action, and gunslinging cow punchers who use colorful language and bleed freely, this story will keep you on the edge of your seats. The lone ranger rides by fran striker 1st edition 1941. In a remote basin in the western part of texas, the cavendish clan raised cattle. 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. Oxford, michigan is the chosen home of lone ranger actor brace beemer. Considered the holy grail for lone ranger collectors, this title was not officially part of the ser.
From the vast level acreage, where longhorns grew fat on lush grass, the surrounding hills looked verdant and hospitable. With his faithful indian companion tonto, the daring and resourceful masked rider of the plains, led the fight for law and order in the early west. Cafepress brings your passions to life with the perfect item for every occasion. I first read a lone ranger origin novel when i was in the seventh grade. The lone ranger rides again by striker, fran and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Most writers tend to emphasize the fact that tonto can get along without the lone ranger much better than the lone ranger can do. The project gutenberg ebook of the lone ranger rides, by fran striker this ebook is for the use of anyone. The lone ranger believes that our sacred american heritage provides that every individual has the right to worship god as he desires.
Lone ranger we had this huge box tv with a tiny 7 inch screen. Classic media and dynamite entertainment are proud to announce a new ongoing comic book series featuring the lone ranger. In order to bring a nefarious gang of outlaws to justice, the. I do not know who wrote that, but it was not fran striker, the author of the lone ranger rides, and possibly the originator of the lone ranger. The first line, the lone ranger rides again, was released in 1979. Carmel chamber of commerce and brace beemer committee visitors since november 15, 2003.
Stories sherman alexie the lone ranger rides fran striker the lone samurai william scott wilson the lone shifter. Although there were several actors who played the lone ranger the most reconizable is clayton moore. Discs are housed in a coffee table book v 2 discs per page. A history of the lone ranger by jeff kepley comic book. The lone ranger rides, a wonderful western story in itself, also. The lone ranger is also john reid in dynamite entertainments licensed lone ranger comic book series that began in 2006 and in the 20 disney film the lone ranger. The lone ranger is a man who can fight great odds, yet takes time to treat a bird with a broken wing. The lone ranger kept the mask across his eyes and experimented with his guns. In august 2014, i was sent a detailed scan of the dust. The lone ranger rides again manufactured on demand on tcm shop. Silvers mother and father also star in this origin story in 1938. Lone ranger rides by fran striker free at loyal books.
Restored collectors edition the lone ranger rides again ks105 this is the 1939 restored collectors edition in black and white of the original 15 thrilling episodes. The lone ranger was an immediate smash hit and soon garnered a national audience of 17 million listeners, 1. Disney publishing participates in affiliate commission programs, including with amazon, which means that we may earn advertising fees from purchases you make from the links on this page. Aug 01, 2017 in the radio version of the lone ranger, he even had a nephew. 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 lone ranger rides signed by fran striker by striker. When they find a burned out ranch and a dying man dan must over look the rift in he and the rangers relationship to save a beautiful woman. Gabriels lone ranger line of toys is one of the best the seventies had to offer. Putnam s sons place of publication new york date published 1941 size 8vo over 7. The lone ranger is a fictional masked former texas ranger who fought outlaws in the american old west with his native american friend, tonto. The story is a retelling of the lone ranger s origin.
A mount edge shifter romance sara summers the lone star express the bill travis mysteries book george wier. The lone ranger rides signed by fran striker by striker, fran book condition. Lone ranger big little books free download of big little books. This site is dedicated to all of those actors who have played the lone ranger and tonto in the past and those who will play the lone ranger today and in the future. At that time, the graphic description of the massacre of the texas rangers was by far the. The lone ranger collectors edition set discussion in tv on dvd and bluray started by. This iconic character has been portrayed george seaton, clayton moore, and by armie hammer in the 20 movie release the lone ranger with johnny depp as. When a band of settlers is threatened by ruthless cattlemen, the lone ranger bob livingston, his faithful indian companion, tonto chief thundercloud, and his faithful mexican companion duncan renaldo join a wagon train to stop them in the masked riders second screen appearance. Return with us to those thrilling days of yesteryear. At last, the origin of the lone ranger, written by fran striker, his original creator. 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. The first book was written by gaylord dubois, but the others by fran francis hamilton striker. Luckily, the lone ranger is more than the sum of its references, because verbinski and his screenwriters wind them around the core of a vision.
The lone ranger rides, a wonderful western story in itself, also details the origins of why a texas ranger. Both the lone ranger and tonto ride into beacon city right after tom turners publishing officers get destroyed and he comes close to getting killed by some of cardigans gunslingers. His shoulder made it hard for him to draw the gun on his left, but he found that his smooth speed seemed to have suffered no loss when he drew the other shining weapon. The character has been called an enduring icon of american culture. In the second serial, the lone ranger rides again, he identifies himself as bill andrews.
The masked extexas ranger and his native american companion tonto fight injustice in the wild west. The legend of the lone ranger line was the second line based on the lone ranger released by gabriel toys. The series also inspired numerous comic books, two movie serials, a few movies, books, and a live action television series 19491957 starring clayton moore as the lone ranger which is probably the best known treatment of the franchise. 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. 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.
Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. 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 on powder horn trail by fran striker. The lone ranger disney books disney publishing worldwide. The lone ranger never smokes, never uses profanity, and never uses intoxicating beverages. Here you will see the lone ranger in a full face mask starring robert livingston, chief thunder cloud, duncan renaldo, rex lease and glenn strange. Book autographed by fred foy radio announcer of lone ranger on may 15, 2004 during lone ranger festival at mt. The lone ranger rides, a wonderful western story in itself, also details the origins of why a texas ranger would strike out on his own, wearing a mask at all times, and how he met his companions tonto and his ever dependable equine friend silver. The lone ranger rides fran striker audiobook and ebook. The ranger tells dan its time for him to think about going to school back east, but dan doesnt really agree at all.
Hold onto your hats as you read this riproaring tale. The 1941 putnam novel by fran striker the lone ranger rides. The original artist was ed kressy, but he was replaced in 1939 by charles flanders who drew the strip until its conclusion. And in most of the shows, the lone ranger usually partners with one strong person among the townsfolk who is willing to stand up for justice. He is delivering a good moral message of nonviolence, no drugs, no intoxicating beverages, no smoking and no profanity to kids and adults. This is typical wishful thinking on my part but i hope that the two 1950s colour feature films releases the lone ranger 1956 and the lone ranger and the lost city of gold 1958 are issued again separately in vastly improved upon quality anamorphic widescreen enhanced for 16x9 tv screens editions. Stories include meetings with the cisco kid, wyatt earp, and doc holliday, as well as the origin of tonto and the origin of silver. Dont get the notion that you gotta fight fer yer honor an all that sort o tripe like in the readin books. Lone ranger sunday newspaper strips19380925 to 19391231 44 weeks the lone ranger is a longrunning, oldtime radio and early television show created by george w. 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. The ranger is dumbo, tonto is the mouse timothy, and the heros nonexistent invincibility is the magic feather. The lone ranger first found success as a 1933 radio show, then expanded into books, television, comics, and motion pictures. The reallife lone ranger was a black man, a freed slave named bass reeves.
The lone ranger rides, fran striker texas ranger western. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. I joe, gabriel offered a large assortment of adventures for the masked lawman and his faithful indian companion that made the line an instant classic. The outcome is the same, as the lone ranger and silver forged a bond of trust and friendship. 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. The lone ranger rides lone ranger by fran striker book cover. Jun 18, 2012 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Trendle for a detroit radio station and debuted on jan. I listened to the lone ranger played by brace beamer. Be the first to ask a question about the lone ranger rides. The lone ranger rides annotated kindle edition by fran striker. Because even the lone ranger couldnt do it without a whole lot of help.
Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. In a cavern in bryants gap, a texas ranger tossed in the torture of fever and infection. That, as much as any lesson taught in any episode, is what draws me back to the series after so many years. The masked man has brought justice to our land again. Hero of children and adults of radio, screen and comic strip, the lone ranger is now in book form. The radio series proved to be a hit and spawned a series of books largely written by striker. This iconic character has been portrayed george seaton, clayton moore, and by armie hammer in the 20 movie release the lone ranger with johnny depp as tonto. The lone ranger rides, by fran striker a project gutenberg ebook. Carmels own brace beemer with the cooperation of the mt. The lone ranger and the silver bullet by fran striker. The name luke hartman was used in the 2003 tvmovieunsold series pilot. Francis hamilton striker was born on august 19, 1903.
The only authentic original looking lone ranger and silver in the country, a tribute performer, does a unique funfilled educational vaudevillestyle western. Find the lone ranger rides north by striker, fran at biblio. Home of the mask oxford, michigan home of the radio lone ranger. The story is a retelling of the lone rangers origin. Lone ranger rides again, first edition abebooks passion for books. Lone ranger s first name is revealed to be dan in an issue of gold key comics. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. After being found near death and nursed back to health by the indian tonto, the lone ranger dons a mask and sets out on his horse silver to seek justice for his murdered colleagues. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Jun 18, 20 at last, the origin of the lone ranger, written by fran striker, his original creator. Oxford, michigan home of the radio lone ranger facebook. Free returns 100% satisfaction guarantee fast shipping. The lone ranger in wild horse canyon by fran striker. The lone ranger rides again is the eighth novel in the lone ranger series, which was released in the year 1943. The book is incredibly rare, and the dust jacket is even rarer. There were multitudes of western heroes who appeared in the 1930s which. The lone ranger rides again by fran striker vintage 1943 book. At that time, the graphic description of the massacre of the texas rangers was by far the most violent thing i had ever read. The lone ranger rides is a lone ranger novel written by fran striker and illustrated by w. Both the lone ranger and tonto ride into beacon city right after tom turner s publishing officers get destroyed and he comes close to.
The lone ranger west of maverick pass by francis hamilton striker. Two bonus discs with two feature films, lassie episode featuring the lone ranger, 1960s cartoon and an original radio broadcast. The lone ranger rides, fran striker texas ranger western audiobook on 7 audio cds. 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. First published by putnam books in 1941, it is not considered part of the official line of 18 novels. 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. Also around this time the lone ranger radio show ended, and the film serials began, but ended fairly quickly. The lone ranger rides again striker fran for sale online. The lone ranger is a fictional masked former texas ranger who fought outlaws in the. The lone ranger was one of the first shows we watched. The death of the lone ranger, usmc naval history blog. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Tonto was responsible for rescuing john reid and helping him become the lone ranger. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle.
Frontispiece illustration is bw a mystriouslooking wagon rounded the trn caption. Mar 30, 2020 the lone ranger rides signed by fran striker by striker, fran book condition. The lone ranger rides by fran striker read by roger melin. The lone ranger rides by fran striker, paperback barnes. The the lone ranger fan club is your connection to the masked man and his faithful indian companion tonto. The lone ranger, according to wikipedia, is an enduring icon of american culture.
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