• Two westerns by American author Max Brand are in this Kindle ebook: Wild Freedom and The Long, Long Trail Wild Freedom (1922) An old-style cowboy and Indian tale involving Tom, an animal lover, and his romance with Gloria. The Long, Long Trail (1922) Jess is a gunslinger, an outlaw on the run trying to elude the sheriff. When a woman enters his life, he reconsiders his future. About The Author Seattle-born Frederick Schiller Faust (1892 –1944) was a western author who wrote under pen names including Max Brand. He grew up working on a ranch in California's San Joaquin Valley. His books inspired Hollywood films and he created popular characters including Dr. Kildare.