The lone ranger and tonto by fran striker

Read online the lone ranger at the haunted gulch human. The first novel, called the lone ranger, was released in the year 1936. Two dart lone ranger cards, 2005 the silver bullet the official newsletter for the lone ranger fans, issue 70, march. Based on the famous lone ranger adventures created by george w. The lone ranger, watching him, did not doubt for a moment that those long arms could snap a mans backbone in a bearhug grip. Lone ranger series by fran striker author fran striker penned the lone ranger series of westerns.

Fraker and stars klinton spilsbury, michael horse and christopher lloyd. Buy the lone ranger and tonto by striker, fran, laune, paul from amazons fiction books store. The lone ranger and tonto fran striker first edition biblioctopus. List of lone ranger novels lone ranger wiki fandom. Fran striker born francis hamilton striker august 19, 1903 september 4, 1962 was an american writer for radio and comics, best known for creating the lone ranger, the green hornet, and sgt. Trendle and fran striker back in 1933, the radio program made hiyo, silver, away. Earle graser was the first man to play the part, but after he died in a car crash in april 1941, the show survived by having the ranger ill for several weeks, and unable to do.

As the two came nearer, the lone ranger pressed close to the ground. Tan cloth boards in very good condition, maroon text, maroon cowboy on a horse at the bottom of the front board. Near fine in a good jacket with a faded spine, chipping. That all men are created equal and that everyone has within himself the power to make this a better world. The lone ranger and tonto by striker, fran and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The lone ranger put the water to his lips, his keen, steely eyes fixed on the man at his side. Vintage hardcover the lone ranger and tonto by fran striker 1940. They cant get back to town with him before tomorrow morning, and i hope by that time to have things well straightened out. The lone ranger 420109 ep99 adventure on the yellow dog. The lone ranger character was created by wxyz writer fran striker who also created the green hornet and sgt.

John reid was born in 1850 and was the sole survivor of a. The lone ranger is a 20 american western action film directed by gore verbinski and written by justin haythe, ted elliott and terry rossio. 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. Tonto has appeared in radio and television series and other presentations of the characters adventures righting wrongs in 19th century western united. 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 lone ranger and tonto by francis hamilton striker author isbn.

Jack brown is a passionate reader of classic and genre oriented literature. Fran striker told his son that tonto was added so the lone ranger would have someone to talk to. Fran striker lone ranger free download of audio adventure. Tonto asked the lone ranger why he had divulged dave walterss hiding place in the distant cave. The lone ranger rides, a wonderful western story in itself, also details the origins of why a texas ranger. The lone ranger debuted on a detroit radio show in 1933, and went national in under two years. First published between 1936 and 1956 in hardback by grosset and dunlap, many of these stories were. The lone ranger rides fran striker this novel was published in 1941 and consists of 30 chapters. Born in buffalo, new york, striker attended lafayette high school and the university of buffalo, where he was a member of the theta. 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 lone ranger is perhaps most directly, logically, linked to the green hornet. Trendle for a detroit radio station and debuted on jan. Because i want dave brought back here, the tall white man replied. Lone ranger classic stories cowboy masked man reid. 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. No bent or torn pages and no marking on any of the pages. The lone ranger creed, as written by fran striker, author of the original lone ranger novels, says it best. Trendle and james jewell, the same team behind the lone ranger. The lone ranger and tonto 1990 read online free book by. The first lone ranger novel appeared in 1936, and eventually 18 volumes. He rested one hand on his hip, his fingers but an inch from the handle of his gun. The lone ranger let the indian examine the ugly gash with critical eyes, then waited patiently while tonto washed it once again, and applied a fresh bandage. The lone ranger rides, by fran striker a project gutenberg.

Jay silverheels left and clayton moore as tonto and the lone ranger, respectively, 1951. The lone ranger s creed was written as a guide for the lone ranger s young fans on how to live a life of goodness, fairness, and decency, just like the lone ranger. 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. The lone ranger and the outlaw stronghold by striker, fran. Trendle and writer fran striker in order to give the lone ranger someone to talk to. Tonto was played by, among others, john todd, roland parker, and in the television series, jay silverheels. The first lone ranger novel appeared in 1936, and eventually 18 volumes were published, as listed below. The lone ranger first found success as a 1933 radio show, then expanded into books, television, comics, and motion pictures. The lone ranger is an american radio and television show created by george w. Fran striker 19031962, was an american writer for radio and comics.

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. The lone ranger rides 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. The lone ranger gaylord dubois 1st first edition 1936 fran. Snake of iron 92 pages the lone ranger omnibus 632 pages the lone ranger. Librivox recording of the lone ranger rides, by fran striker. The lone ranger and tonto first appeared in 1933 on a radio show created by wxyz detroit radio station owner george w. 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. Lone ranger, renegade lawman in the american west, a fictional character of american radio and television programs, books, films, and comics.

I first read a lone ranger origin novel when i was in the seventh grade. He is famous for creating the following characters. In an earlier era of numerous shootemups in which indians as native americans were then called were often the villains, tonto showed little buckaroos. Dust jacket very good 12 an inch chip at the top of the spine and a 14 inch at the bottom of the spine. First published between 1936 and 1956 in hardback by grosset and dunlap, many of these stories were reprinted in paperback in. Contentsshow early life born in buffalo, new york, striker attended lafayette high school and the university of buffalo where he was a member of the theta chi.

The film is told through tonto s memories of the duos earliest efforts to subdue local villainy. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Contentsshow early life born in buffalo, new york, striker attended lafayette high school and the university of buffalo where he was a member. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Vintage hardcover the lone ranger and tonto by fran striker. The first book was written by gaylord dubois, but the others were by fran striker. Clayton moore portrayed the lone ranger on television, although during a contract dispute, moore was replaced temporarily by john hart, who wore a different style of mask. What were the guidelines or rules that the lone ranger followed. The strange mans head seemed small in proportion to the rest of him, and looked as if it rose from the shoulders without benefit of a neck. I believe that to have a friend, a man must be one.

In 1937, eight issues of the lone ranger magazine were published by trojan publishing, with stories written by fran striker. And he opened up the atlas and found a place called tonto. The character was created in the lone ranger radio program by george w. This article contains information from wikipedia fran striker born francis hamilton striker 1903 september 4, 1962 was an american writer for radio and comics, best known for creating the lone ranger and the green hornet. Fran striker born francis hamilton striker august 19, 1903 september 4, 1962 was an american writer for radio and comics, best known for creating the lone ranger, the green hornet, and sgt preston of the yukonseries. On the radio, tonto was played by, among others, john todd and roland parker. Johnny depp with a bird on his head from the disney lone ranger movie is hardly the way tonto is depicted in numerous lone ranger novels by fran striker or on radio and tv. The lone ranger rides by fran striker read by roger melin. The lone ranger series by fran striker based on the famous lone ranger adventures created by george w. The lone ranger and tonto by striker, fran seller rivers edge used books published 1940 condition fair with no dust jacket. The legend of the lone ranger is a 1981 american western film that was directed by william a. May 30, 2019 the lone ranger rides by fran striker 1903 1962 genres.

Trouble on santa fe by fran striker overview native american warrior tonto recounts the untold tales that transformed john reid, a man of the law, into the lone ranger, a legend of justice. At that time, the graphic description of the massacre of the texas rangers was by far the most violent thing i had ever read. Tonto, watching from his saddle close behind the mighty silver, whispered, now lone ranger ride. The legend of the lone ranger 1981 based on the story of. Its way too silly and sparsely written to be any good, but its also entertaining and goodnatured enough not to be bad.

Lone ranger toys lone ranger western toys online museum. Striker also reedited, and rewrote parts of later editions of the first novel. In addition to starring in the lone ranger television series from 1949 to 1957, silverheels appeared in the films the lone ranger 1956 and the lone ranger and the lost city of gold 1958. A stretch of flat tableland extended for several miles between the rim of the gap and the foot of thunder mountain. A total of eighteen books were released, with the last, called the lone ranger on red butte trail, being released in the year 1961. Tonto usually referred to the lone ranger as kemo sahbee, meaning trusty scout or trusted friend. After the first thrilling dash, the lone ranger slowed silver to let tonto take the lead and set the route. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. Mysterious, unnamed friend to all in trouble, the lone ranger, on his magnificent horse, silver, rides the western range. Following the end of the lone ranger television series, silverheels found himself typecast as tonto and had trouble finding further acting work. Baldy was fully conscious by this time, and like steve delaney, hung on every word that passed between the lone ranger and tonto.

The creed was written by fran striker, a well known writer for radio and comics who wrote extensively for the lone ranger. 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 tv series 19491957 plot summary imdb. The role, which persisted throughout the radio dramas 21year run, was voiced by actor john todd. Jun 26, 20 even if youve never heard or seen a single episode of fran strikers early 20 thcentury creation the lone rangerbegun on the radio, continued in books and on television, and soon to hit. Although writer fran striker never gave the lone ranger an official name, john reid and luke hartman have been used as the characters real identity in the 1981 and 2003 films respectively. Find lone ranger and tonto by striker, fran at biblio. These catchphrases, his trademark silver bullets, and the theme music from the william tell overture are remembered by the millions who came of age during the decades of the shows initial popularity or have viewed the. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Tonto was introduced in 1933 in the 11th radio episode of the lone ranger by producer george w. The lone ranger and tonto striker, francis hamilton on.

Shorty put his empty glass on the polished bar and shoved the full one toward the lone ranger. The lone ranger digital remasters internet archive. The eponymous character is a masked texas ranger in the american old west, originally played by paul halliwell, who gallops about righting injustices with the aid of his clever, laconic indian sidekick, tonto. Besides the creed of the lone ranger written by fran striker, there was also a code of behavior for the lone ranger and tonto that was set forth by trendel and striker in the writers guide for lone ranger stories. Even if youve never heard or seen a single episode of fran striker s early 20 thcentury creation the lone ranger begun on the radio, continued in.

Names, dates and other facts have all been revised in the 75 years. The alter ego of britt reid, the green hornet was created by fran striker, george w. Vintage hardcover the lone ranger and tonto by fran. May 30, 2019 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.