Ranson's Folly, written by Richard Harding Davis, with illustrations by Frederic Remington, Waler Appleton Clark, Howard Chandler Christy, E.M. Ashe, F. Door Steele . Copyright 1902 and published in 1914 by Charles Scribner's Sons New York, and printed in the U.S.A..  The book is 345 printed pages, 7 5/8" x 5" (194mm x 127mm). No dust jacket.

The book is in good condition.  The cloth covers have some light wear on the edges and some small.  There is a child's name written on the inside of the front cover in pencil.  The inside pages have some yellowing due to age, and several pages towards the middle of the book have a very light diagonal stain on the corners (see photos).

Synopsis: “Ranson’s Folly” by Richard Harding Davis is a thrilling adventure story set in the late 19th century American West, revolving around the life of Lieutenant Ranson at a military outpost. The story begins at Fort Crockett, where Ranson, a restless and adventurous officer, struggles with the monotony of garrison life. His yearning for excitement leads him to stage a mock robbery, which unexpectedly turns into a real crisis when a paymaster is actually held up. The novel intricately weaves themes of adventure, romance, and military life. Ranson’s flirtations with Mary Cahill, the post-trader’s daughter, and his rebellious nature set the stage for a series of dramatic events. As the plot unfolds, Ranson’s actions bring about significant and unintended consequences, raising questions of honor, loyalty, and love within the regiment.