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Published dateMarch 1928
WrittenDecember 1924
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Chief found dead after a dispute with SenecozaChief found dead after a dispute with Senecoza — A chief whose reported death frightens the people near the ranch.Off Pagefirst: Pictures in the Fire, printed p. 143 / PDF p. 151Chief found dead after a dispute with SenecozaChief found dead after a dispute with Senecoza — A chief whose reported death frightens the people near the ranch.Off Pagefirst: Pictures in the Fire, printed p. 143 / PDF p. 151Ellen FarelEllen Farel — A visitor from New York who is abducted and later leads help back to Steve.On Pagefirst: Pictures in the Fire, printed p. 145 / PDF p. 153Ellen FarelEllen Farel — A visitor from New York who is abducted and later leads help back to Steve.On Pagefirst: Pictures in the Fire, printed p. 145 / PDF p. 153Guard left with Steve outside Senecoza’s hutGuard left with Steve outside Senecoza’s hut — A captor who releases Steve’s bonds to provoke an escape attempt.On Pagefirst: Pictures in the Fire, printed p. 149 / PDF p. 157Guard left with Steve outside Senecoza’s hutGuard left with Steve outside Senecoza’s hut — A captor who releases Steve’s bonds to provoke an escape attempt.On Pagefirst: Pictures in the Fire, printed p. 149 / PDF p. 157Ludtvik StrolvausLudtvik Strolvaus — A cattle rancher and trader who hosts his relatives and joins a rescue search.On Pagefirst: Pictures in the Fire, printed p. 142 / PDF p. 150Ludtvik StrolvausLudtvik Strolvaus — A cattle rancher and trader who hosts his relatives and joins a rescue search.On Pagefirst: Pictures in the Fire, printed p. 142 / PDF p. 150Mare given to Ellen at Ludtvik’s ranchMare given to Ellen at Ludtvik’s ranch — A fast mare that escapes an ambush and later carries Steve to seek help.On Pagefirst: Pictures in the Fire, printed p. 145 / PDF p. 153Mare given to Ellen at Ludtvik’s ranchMare given to Ellen at Ludtvik’s ranch — A fast mare that escapes an ambush and later carries Steve to seek help.On Pagefirst: Pictures in the Fire, printed p. 145 / PDF p. 153Pony ridden by Steve’s gun-bearerPony ridden by Steve’s gun-bearer — A pony ridden by the assistant who accompanies Steve into the veldt.On Pagefirst: Pictures in the Fire, printed p. 143 / PDF p. 151Pony ridden by Steve’s gun-bearerPony ridden by Steve’s gun-bearer — A pony ridden by the assistant who accompanies Steve into the veldt.On Pagefirst: Pictures in the Fire, printed p. 143 / PDF p. 151SenecozaSenecoza — A ritual specialist whose attacks and disappearance are linked to a hyena.On Pagefirst: Pictures in the Fire, printed p. 141 / PDF p. 149SenecozaSenecoza — A ritual specialist whose attacks and disappearance are linked to a hyena.On Pagefirst: Pictures in the Fire, printed p. 141 / PDF p. 149SmithSmith — An English ranch owner whose property is threatened by raiders.Mentionedfirst: Pictures in the Fire, printed p. 149 / PDF p. 157SmithSmith — An English ranch owner whose property is threatened by raiders.Mentionedfirst: Pictures in the Fire, printed p. 149 / PDF p. 157ISteve — A young visitor from Virginia who stays with a distant cousin and confronts Senecoza.On Pagefirst: Pictures in the Fire, printed p. 141 / PDF p. 149ISteve — A young visitor from Virginia who stays with a distant cousin and confronts Senecoza.On Pagefirst: Pictures in the Fire, printed p. 141 / PDF p. 149Steve’s gun-bearer on the veldtSteve’s gun-bearer on the veldt — A young assistant who accompanies Steve while hunting and warns him not to shoot a hyena.On Pagefirst: Pictures in the Fire, printed p. 142 / PDF p. 150Steve’s gun-bearer on the veldtSteve’s gun-bearer on the veldt — A young assistant who accompanies Steve while hunting and warns him not to shoot a hyena.On Pagefirst: Pictures in the Fire, printed p. 142 / PDF p. 150Steve’s pony at Ludtvik’s ranchSteve’s pony at Ludtvik’s ranch — A pony ridden by Steve and later taken by Senecoza during an ambush.On Pagefirst: Pictures in the Fire, printed p. 145 / PDF p. 153Steve’s pony at Ludtvik’s ranchSteve’s pony at Ludtvik’s ranch — A pony ridden by Steve and later taken by Senecoza during an ambush.On Pagefirst: Pictures in the Fire, printed p. 145 / PDF p. 153
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Pictures in the Fire (2018 first printing), pp. 141–153.Later publication / editionAuthority basis: Editorially mediated witness · Treatment: Unknown / not yet reviewed
Pictures in the Fire (2018 first printing), pp. 141–153.
