The High Chaparral ...is the bid of a family seeking roots in the newly won West
...is the threat to the new settlers from Mexicans and Indians
...and spells adventure in the Arizona territory of 1870

An old friend of Buck's travels from afar to seek his help in finding her erring husband. However, although the search proves easier than expected, 'you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink' is not only true of horses.
(Colour)