THE SEEKER
A tale of post Civil war Texas
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Attend a performance of Lillie Langtry with the mysterious Mr. Oak and some of his friends. Then follow Oak as he meets the infamous hanging judge, Roy Bean. The old judge had been beaten and robbed on his way to see Miss Langtry, whom he has admired for years. Then saddle up and ride along with Oak as he apprehends cattle rustlers, horse thieves, and kidnappers. He also enlists the aid of men recommended by Judge Bean to raid an illegal silver mine in Mexico. See how they are able to free the men doing forced labor in the mine. He is also able to learn the fate of several Confederate soldiers who had not returned home after the war. While you're on the ride, enjoy the greatest search of all as Oak seeks to find and reunite with the love of his life.
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An enigmatic man, known only as Oak, lives at the Menger Hotel in San Antonio. He offers to find anyone, anywhere, for a fee. Follow his exploits as he looks for missing Confederate war veterans, cattle rustlers, errant husbands, and kidnapped young girls. Then go to Houston with Oak as he attempts the most important search as he seeks the love of his life.
About the Author
Gossett traveled the state of Texas for thirty years, selling steel products and making many friends. One of these friends was a retired Texas Ranger, who shared his adventures, and some of them are repeated in this book. Though Gossett now lives in Kenosha, Wisconsin, he still maintains his membership in the American Legion Alamo Post number 2 and the Texas Library Association.