Write a 60,000 word novel based on this script, and if we accept it, you will have more assignment. The first book was written by gaylord dubois, but the others by fran francis hamilton striker. It was the ninth of the sixtysix serials produced by republic, the fourth western a third of republics serials were westerns and the first republic serial release of 1938. 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. Vtg 1948 lone ranger kids boot box wgraphics and the lone ranger in red shirt. On one hand, the characters seemingly been around forever. Near fine in the correct binding with du bois name on the cover and spine, and a good dustjacket with chipping and rubbing to the extremities.
Otherwise seems in pretty good condition please see all pictures, as they provide the best description. Jeffries prepares another trap for the lone ranger. From this point on, fran striker is listed as the author for the silver age better little books. We have lone ranger big little books for sale, buy rare lone ranger big little books at. The lone ranger gaylord dubois 1st first edition 1936 fran. The lone ranger 1936, the lone ranger and the gold robbery 1939, the lone ranger and tonto 1940 and the lone ranger rides north 1940. The hero is a masked texas ranger in the american old west, who gallops about righting injustices, usually with the aid of a clever american indian sidekick called tonto, and his horse silver.
Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The lone ranger is the first novel in the lone ranger series, which was released in the year 1936. The lone ranger chases the courier but a spiked pit awaits him. His father was an infamous outlaw and the young child grew up witnessing scenes of violence and betrayal. Find the value of the dell comic lone ranger volume 1. Early reprint 1939 with only three ranger titles on back panel, the lone ranger and the gold robbery on the rear flap, and gaylord dubois on the title page.
A first trade edition of the lone ranger by fran striker. Because even the lone ranger couldnt do it without a whole lot of help. The book takes place in texas, the lone star state, and several main characters are texas rangers, a famous band of highly capable law enforcement officers. Striker also reedited and rewrote parts of later editions of the first novel. In 1936 i was given a copy of a lone ranger radio script to study with these instructions. The lone ranger fran striker, gaylord du bois first edition. Vintage 1941 lone ranger traps the smugglers fran striker. 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.
Lone ranger how the lone ranger captured silver book 1936. Buck duane is a man who was almost born holding a gun in his hand. Jul 03, 20 the lone ranger is a mystery, all right. The lone ranger was a nameless as well as mysterious friend to anyone in trouble. In order to prove his innocence, he joins the texas rangers, and also hopes to win the approval and hand of mary aldridge, a girl from the east. Clayton moore and jay silverheels will always be the lone ranger and tonto to me. The lone ranger is a 20 american western action film directed by gore verbinski and written by justin haythe, ted elliott and terry rossio. A mysterious killer called the ghost is terrorizing a town.
The lone star ranger is indeed a great addition to your collection of westerns. After shooting a man in selfdefense, buck duane finds himself accused of many crimes, none of which he committed. He lone ranger 1936 epub download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. List of lone ranger comic book series lone ranger wiki. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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 lone ranger and tonto by fran striker first edition. Ace drummond 1936 don winslow of the navy 1942 robinson crusoe of clipper island 1936 the adventures of rex and rinty 1935. Catching one of jeffries men who trailed a wounded jim clark to their secret caved, there is a fight and the lone ranger ends up trapped in a pit with a steaming cauldron. Complete the information about your event, complete the box words below, then click submit and our booking manager, tex holland, will contact you with the arrangements to do your event. This book concludes the golden age of lone ranger blbs, and it is the last one written by gaylord du bois.
The first book was written by gaylord dubois, but the others were written by the characters primary developer, fran striker. Versions include the original radio series, the popular tv. This is my 3rd video of the through the years series. The first book was written by gaylord dubois, but the. The lone ranger 1938 the miracle rider 1935 the painted stallion 1937 zorros black whip 1944. Based on the radio series of the same name, the film stars johnny depp as tonto, the narrator of the events and armie hammer as john reid, the lone ranger. The five all fight valiantly but over the course of the serial four are killed in the line of duty, leaving only one to finish the fight the lone ranger. Get the best deals on lone ranger golden age westerns comics when you shop the largest online. This story begins with the lone ranger and tonto seeking shelter in a cave again. Sam mendes film road to perdition 2002 showed a boy reading the lone ranger big little book, but this was an anachronism since the movie is set during 1931, a year prior to the first big little books and two years before the lone ranger premiered january 31, 1933 on radio. The lone ranger is a 1938 american republic movie serial based on the radio program of the same name. Complete listings and values of big little books note 1. 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.
Our restoration of the lone ranger 1938, longconsidered a lost serial in complete form, is the only complete unsubtitled version of the serial available and the definitive edition of. Based on the famous lone ranger adventures created by george w. 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. 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. Near fine in a good jacket with a faded spine, chipping, tears and rubbing. In 1981 klinton spilsbury and michael horse played the duo in the legend of the lone ranger, opposite christopher lloyd as reids nemesis, butch cavendish. Someone has knifed rancher red loftus and his daughter and stepson try to catch the killer. With the 75th anniversary coming up of the lone ranger there should be renewed interest in this out of print book chronicaling the lone ranger from radio, to books and comic strips, to movie serials, to tv and finally to feature movies.
At a flea market, i found this fist edition book of the lone ranger written in 1936 by fran striker. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. This first chapter, entitled those thrilling days of yesteryear, creates a world of carefully researched alternative history in 1936 as we learn whatever happened to the lone ranger and discover his familial link to the emergence of a man who is a modern day urban version of the lone ranger himself. If you are a big little books collector or just like to browse is the place for you. Good plus or better, light general wear, lightly soiled. Hardcover corners worn to boards, spine ends chipped and. Phil stephensenpayne this publication is of major significance in the development of the lone ranger character. A little foxing to the endpapers, very good in good. A 1981 movie called the legend of lone ranger features a couple of characters named amy striker and lucas striker, which are named in fran strikers honor. It brought back found memories of playing cowboys in the back yard with my brothers. With george obrien, sue carol, walter mcgrail, warren hymer.
See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This movie was reedited from the first three episodes of the series enter the lone ranger 91549, the lone ranger fights on 92249, and the lone ranger s triumph 92949. Values are determined through contacts with blb club members who are active in buyingselling blbs. The lone star ranger by zane grey free at loyal books. Click download or read online button to get he lone ranger 1936 epub book now. Ace drummond 1936 don winslow of the navy 1942 robinson crusoe of clipper island 1936. Here is the list of adaptations for the famous western icon, the lone ranger. I have for auction 4 fran striker lone ranger books. Alone, he prevents an attempt to wreck a work train, he stops a fake indian raid on the pay train, rescues a girl captured by a band of sioux indians. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Episodes of the lone ranger radio program june 20, 1933 the lone ranger, the haunted ranch december 17, 1937 the lone ranger, the osage bank robbery march 7, 1938 the lone ranger, abe jenkins is framed. Obviously a work of love by the author who presents so much material that it takes days to get through it all. Free classic radio shows the lone ranger radio program. On silver, his magnificent horse, he rode around the plains during the days of the early west.
The lone ranger famous character by fran striker hardcover 1936. Wheels of disaster chief dark cloud of the comanche thinks two of his tribe were murdered by the lone ranger as silver bullets were found by their bodies, and has tonto tied to. Trendle for a detroit radio station and debuted on jan. The radio script was very corny, and a very shaky basis for any novel. Contentsshow dell comics four color the lone ranger 145 issues, 19451962 vol. Antique hardcover 1936 the lone ranger by fran striker. The first book was written by gaylord dubois, but the others were by fran striker. This is a list of the various publishers and series. Im not sure what disney is doing to the story johnny depp as tonto. Lone ranger golden age westerns comics for sale ebay. Lone ranger big little books free download of big little books. It took three episodes to retell the famous origin story, written for radio by fran striker the most prolific of all the series writers. Get the best deals on lone ranger book when you shop the largest online selection at. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.
The lone ranger is a longrunning, oldtime radio and early television show created by george w. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. The character has been called an enduring icon of american culture. While reading it, i swear i could feel the cold steel of my trusty sixshooter in my hand and the smell of caps in the air. Lone ranger for sale historical memorabilia collectibles. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Aug 01, 2017 in the radio version of the lone ranger, he even had a nephew. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. When a series of accidents threatens to delay the work on the first transcontinental railroad, the lone ranger steps in. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. There have been numerous comic book adaptations of the lone ranger s adventures. List of lone ranger novels lone ranger wiki fandom. Save money on millions of top products at low prices, worldwide for over 10 years.
Lone ranger big little books free download of big little. 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. The lone ranger by fran novelized by gaylord du bois. The first lone ranger novel appeared in 1936, and eventually 18 volumes were published, as listed below. If you use the add to want list tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available. A tale of superheroics and family that has taken eighty years to be told. Trendel, with francis hamilton fran striker as the series primary writer. Lone ranger big little books for sale rare lone ranger big. Mysterious unnamed friend to all in trouble, the lone ranger traverses the western ranges on his magnificent horse silver. The lone star ranger is a western novel published by zane grey in 1915. The book won the penhemingway award for best first fiction and garnered even more praise, but it must have felt like even more weight.
When you book the only authentic original looking lone ranger and silver in the country, your job of providing entertainment instantly becomes easier. An early lone ranger book of 218 pages written by fran striker. The lone ranger and the mystery of the missing body, art by charles flanders. Striker also reedited, and rewrote parts of later editions of the first novel. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. The lone ranger 1938 the miracle rider 1935 the painted stallion.
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