The title story, The Hanging Tree , is based on a true episode in Montana\'s gold-mining past.
A vigorous, psychological western, The Hanging Tree was made into a movie starring Gary.
In the gold-mining camp of Skull Creek Elizabeth becomes the mysterious Lucky Lady.
Three amazing characters meet: the cynical Doc Frail; the boy robber named Rune, whom Doc saves and enslaves; and Elizabeth, the young easterner who survives an Indian assault and comes under the care of Doc and Rune.
The title story, The Hanging Tree , is based on a true episode in Montana\'s gold-mining past