Trendle drew up the following guidelines that embody who and what the lone ranger is. Striker, fran novelized by gaylord du bois the lone ranger. The creation of stationowner george trendle and writer fran striker, the masked rider of the plains became one of the most popular and enduring western heroes of. The first book was written by gaylord dubois, but the others by fran francis hamilton striker. Departing on his white stallion, silver, the lone ranger would shout, hiyo, silver. The lone ranger series by fran striker based on the famous lone ranger adventures created by george w. John reid was born in 1850 and was the sole survivor of a.
The lone ranger character was created by wxyz writer fran striker who also created the green hornet and sgt. I believe that to have a friend, a man must be one. The first book was written by gaylord dubois, but the others were by fran striker. 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. Considered the holy grail for lone ranger collectors, this title was not officially part of the ser.
The weeds had become a crazy tangle, merging with the vines that hung from overhead like spectral streamers. Antique hardcover 1936 the lone ranger by fran striker. The lone ranger was never seen without his mask or some sort of disguise. Fran striker also worked on the television series, too. The creation of stationowner george trendle and writer fran striker, the masked rider of the plains became one of the most popular and. The lone ranger lone ranger, book 1 by fran striker book cover, description, publication history. This was cut from the original newspaper sunday comics section of 1940. Jun 18, 2012 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. After that, he jumped back to buffalo as a radio announcer, then to cleveland, back to buffalo and out to detroit. It was during this period that he began writing radio mysteries and westerns.
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. Trendle and james jewell, the same team behind the lone ranger. Jun 11, 2018 the lone ranger creed by fran striker circa 1933. 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 creed by fran striker circa 1933 lone. Jan 28, 2020 the lone ranger debuts on detroit radio. Lone ranger series by fran striker author fran striker penned the lone ranger series of westerns.
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. The lone ranger rides signed by fran striker by striker. The lone ranger fran striker, gaylord du bois first edition. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Offered for your consideration is a hardcover 1936 edition of the book, the lone ranger, originally written by gaylord dubois based on the popular lone ranger radio program created in 1933 for a detroit radio station by george w. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading.
John reid was born in 1850 and was the sole survivor of a group of texas rangers who were ambushed by. To television viewers, clayton moore was the lone ranger. Stories include meetings with the cisco kid, wyatt earp, and doc holliday, as well as the origin of tonto and the origin of silver. 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. Fran striker lone ranger free download of audio adventure. The lone rangers creed was written as a guide for the lone rangers young fans on how to live a life of goodness, fairness, and decency, just like the lone ranger. He provided the story for quite a few episodes of the series by rewriting many of the old scripts from the radio series. At that time, the graphic description of the massacre of the texas rangers was by far the most violent thing i had ever read. In 1932, striker began work on the lone ranger, writing as many as 156 scripts per year. The lone ranger and his indian friend tonto solve a series of crimes. Lone ranger, renegade lawman in the american west, a fictional character of american radio and television programs, books, films, and comics. My deeper relationship with the lone ranger, that is, beyond the level that any boy of my era admired and identified with him, began one long columbus day weekend in the mid1960s when i was sent to bible camp. The first novel, called the lone ranger, was released in the year 1936. Nov 20, 2014 the lone ranger is an american radio and television show created by george w.
Mar 30, 2020 the lone ranger rides signed by fran striker by striker, fran book condition. The lone ranger is an american radio and television show created by george w. The lone ranger fran striker, gaylord du bois first. When all signs point to butch cavendish, a man long dead, the lone ranger finds himself trapped in a deadly game of cat and mouse with the life of his. Lone ranger sunday page by fran striker and charles. Find the lone ranger and the outlaw stronghold by striker, fran at biblio. Fran was particularly well known as a writer for comics and radio and is best known for writing the lone ranger series, tom quest adventure series, sgt. 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. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Old west photos my babysitter 60s tv thing 1 tv westerns the lone ranger native american photos old. The project gutenberg ebook of the lone ranger rides, by fran striker this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Based on the famous lone ranger adventures created by george w.
The lone ranger is the first novel in the lone ranger series, which was released in the year 1936. 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. There was a constant clammy caress of invisible cobwebs on the lone ranger s face, and the less subtle, sometimes painful brushing of tree trunks against his thighs. From out of the past comes a mysterious killer systematically murdering anyone with a connection to the masked rider of the plains former identity. What were the guidelines or rules that the lone ranger followed. The green hornet was the alter ego of britt reid, the owner and publisher of the daily sentinel, a major newspaper for an unnamed big city. The first ever collection of new lone ranger prose stories. That all men are created equal and that everyone has within himself the power to make this a better world. I have most of this collection, and i have always considered that the original lone ranger book by gaylord dubois was a stand alone edition, and not part of the 18 episode set. 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. The masked extexas ranger and his native american companion tonto fight injustice in the wild west. Striker also reedited, and rewrote parts of later editions of the first novel.
Fran striker 19031962 a genius of hero tales, creator of the lone ranger, sargent preston, and the green hornet by steven huff. The lone ranger famous character by fran striker fran striker on amazon. The eponymous character is a masked texas ranger in the american old. Lone ranger sunday page by fran striker and charles flanders. Fran striker was born on august 19, 1903 in buffalo, new york, usa as francis hamilton striker. The lone ranger rides fran striker this novel was published in 1941 and consists of 30 chapters. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. The lone ranger lone ranger, book 1 by fran striker.
The lone ranger rides signed by fran striker by striker, fran book condition. The lone ranger rides, by fran striker a project gutenberg. It is, however, possible to eliminate obvious later printings by checking the. The lone ranger and the outlaw stronghold by striker, fran. Reids father, dan, was the lone rangers nephew, read more. He was known for his work on the lone ranger 1949, the green hornet 1940 and the green hornet strikes again. The lone ranger first found success as a 1933 radio show, then expanded into books, television, comics, and motion pictures. Saved from ranger the lone ranger creed by fran striker. Enjoy previously difficult to understand episodes of the lone ranger classic radio show that have been digitally remastered specifically to allow greater clarity of the material. He was also a reputed editor, producer, and publisher. List of lone ranger novels lone ranger wiki fandom.
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. A total of eighteen books were released, with the last, called the lone ranger on red butte trail, being released in the year 1961. This code was strictly followed on the lone ranger radio show and later for the television show and subsequent movies that were made. The lone ranger realized quite suddenly that his horse was laboring. 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. At last, the origin of the lone ranger, written by fran striker, his original creator. The lone ranger proven innocence may 18, 1938 youtube. The lone ranger 420109 ep99 adventure on the yellow dog. Vintage first edition little golden book the lone ranger 1956. The lone ranger 1936 the lone ranger and the mystery ranch 1938 the lone ranger and the gold robbery 1939 the lone ranger and the outlaw stronghold 1939 the lone ranger and tonto 1940 the lone ranger at the haunted gulch 1941 the lone ranger traps the. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Born in buffalo, new york, striker attended lafayette high school and the university of buffalo where he was a member of the theta chi fraternity. Trendle for a detroit radio station and debuted on jan.
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. This is a the lone ranger sunday page by fran striker and charles flanders. 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. 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. When the lone ranger series began to gain popularity, trendle convinced striker to move to wxyz, where he eventually. Trendel, with francis hamilton fran striker as the series primary writer.
The creed was written by fran striker, a well known writer for radio and comics who wrote extensively for the lone ranger. The lone ranger rides, a wonderful western story in itself, also details the origins of why. Librivox recording of the lone ranger rides, by fran striker. The lone ranger rides, a wonderful western story in itself, also details the origins of why a texas ranger. Trendel, with francis hamilton fran striker as the series. He died on september 4, 1962 in erie county, new york. The lone ranger digital remasters internet archive. The lone ranger is perhaps most directly, logically, linked to 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. The alter ego of britt reid, the green hornet was created by fran striker, george w. I first read a lone ranger origin novel when i was in the seventh grade.
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