This Proud, Proud Land

Forced to move to the Arizona Strip, Kipp Chandler hated both the desert and his parents' dreams of cattle ranching. As Kipp grows up, however, he comes to understand what those dreams truly mean for the entire family. Kipp also comes to realize that Chrissa Williams, the foreman's daughter, is going to play a very important part in his life. What Kipp doesn't realize, though, is another person will also play a crucial role: Giles Mickelson, a demented boy who hates Kipp and wants him dead.
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