"Russell writes easily, and in the vernacular. He tells of Indians and Indian fighters, buffalo hunts, bad men, wolves, wild horses, tough hotels, drinking customs, and hard-riding cowboys. . . . [He] lived long enough in the West to acquire a vast amount of information and lore, and he has left enough from his brush to prove his place as a sound interpreter of a stirring period and a fascinating country".-New York Times

Hank the cowdog and his sidekick Drover find themselves confronting a huge storm in the middle of the night.

Hank the Cowdog investigates reports of a phantom dog on the ranch.

"Something fishy is going on! Even after an exhausting morning defending the ranch against a vicious one-eyed robot, Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security, still has energy left to supervise little Alfred's fishing trip. But what starts as a routine expedition turns into a first-class crisis when Hank reels in more than he bargained for. A fishhook finds its way into Hank's stomach, which is bad new indeed. Is there hope for Hank, or is this curtains...

Abandoned and lost in a strange town, Hank the Cowdog, law-abiding head of ranch security, embarks on a spree of fun and mischief with a jailhouse mutt named Ralph.

Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security, and assistant deputy Drover engage in an epic battle with the coyotes, Rip and Snort, as they all seek some meaty treats.

Hank the Cowdog, head of ranch security, discovers that drinking a bucket of plant food restores his energy, leading to a series of embarrassing near-disasters.

Hank learns about a tool thief on the loose who uses a monkey to help him do his dirty work. And before long, Hank finds himself face-to face with the pilfering primate! Can Hank help to stop the criminals in their tracks, or will the crooks get away to continue their monkey business?

While Slim and Loper are away from the ranch for three days, Hank suffers from--is it a double bumblebee sting, or much worse? It falls upon Sally May to nurse the stricken Head of Ranch Security back to health. Her patience and compassion are seriously tested.

Covers roundups, cooking, bedding, packs, packing, branding, brands, marks, wild stock, mustangs, bronc busting, hackamores, cow horse training, ropes, roping, bridle headstalls, bridle bits, saddles, trees, riggings, horns, forks, cinches, stirrups, tapaderos (taps), chaparreras (chaps), spurs, spur straps, cowboy boots, hats, jewelry, clothing, rawhide, knots, quirts, guns, and other activities and equipment.