Pre-Owned Thorndike Western I: The Blackfoot Trail (Hardcover)

Despite his apathy toward white folks, mountain man Joe Fox reluctantly agrees to lead a group of settlers through the Rockies to Oregon. Taken aback by their appreciation, he soon finds himself enjoying their company -- especially the attentions of young Callie Simmons. That is, until her parents warn Joe to keep his distance. But they should have worried about Max Starbeau, who travels with the party until the opportunity arises to steal and murder.