Dwellers in the Hills - Melville Davisson Post

"Dwellers in the Hills" by Melville Davisson Post tells the story of Ward, who, after a mysterious accident, faces a daunting challenge from rival cattleman Woodford, who demands a large delivery of cattle under a contract. With the price of cattle dropping and time running out, Ward must send his brother Quiller on a perilous journey to retrieve the stock, a trip that marks Quiller's transition from childhood to adulthood as he learns invaluable lessons about the complexities of human nature and the harsh realities of life.