The Brave Rifles

by Gordon D. Shirreffs

241 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

Gordon Donald Shirreffs was an American author of Western and young adult novels.

Reviews

[John Peel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lt. Douglas Boyd stands accused of deserting his command when they were attacked by Sioux warriors. There's just one man who can prove he's innocent - but he's deep in Indian territory, if he's even still alive. And there's only one woman who still believes he's innocent - the daughter of the officer accusing him...

Very stilted story that hits all of the stereotypical buttons.

[Alonzo Church · Rating 2 out of 5]

So-so cavalry/infantry Western. If you like the John Ford westerns featuring soldiers winning the west, this might appeal. Otherwise, it’s pretty ordinary and cardboard, with the only interest being that cavalry life circa 1867 seems accurately portrayed.