Untitled synopsis (The Vultures of Wahpeton)

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UNTITLED SYNOPSIS (The Vultures of Wahpeton). Howard did quite an extensive synopsis of the story. Overall, while the synopsis provides a clear framework of the story, the full version of “The Vultures of Wahpeton” expands significantly on this foundation, offering richer character development, more intricate plot details, and a fuller narrative experience.

Characters

  • John Middleton: The sheriff of the mining town, secretly the head of a gang of robbers and murderers.
  • Steve Corcoran: A gunfighter from Texas, hired by Middleton as a deputy to combat the criminal gang, unaware of Middleton’s true role.
  • Billy Glanton: A gunman, initially intended to be the deputy, killed by Corcoran.
  • McNab, Richardson, and Stark: Middleton’s deputies, brave but ineffective against the criminals, later revealed as gang members.
  • Glory Bland: A bold woman in a dance hall, involved with Corcoran and key to the story’s climax.
  • Ace Brent: A gambler and central figure in the criminal activities, suspected by the townspeople.
  • Colonel Hopkins – A prominent citizen and mine owner in Wahpeton, concerned about the Vultures’ activities.
  • Jack McBride: A young miner who kills Ace Brent, further complicating the plot.
  • Vigilantes and Miners: Representing the town’s population, concerned with the rampant crime but unsure whom to trust.

See also:

THE VULTURES, THE VULTURES OF TETON GULCH and THE VULTURES OF WHAPETON

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