Dobrodružný román z kraje Black Hills a z doby porážky generála Custera. Tatanka Yotanka, anglicky Sitting Bull (Sedící býk), vrchní náčelník spojených dakotských kmenů, jenž porazil generála George Custera v bitvě u Little Big Hornu. Nejen o této slavné bitvě je toto vyprávění, ale také o nešťastné lásce krásné dakotské dívky Minnehahy…
Set in the American West, this sequel to The Untamed follows Whistling Dan, a free-spirited character torn between love and adventure. While he has captured the heart of Miss Kate Cumberland, she faces the challenge of encouraging him to settle down. Meanwhile, Dan's longing for the wild remains strong, alongside his loyal companions, stallion Satan and wolf dog Black Bart. The narrative captures themes of love, freedom, and the struggle between commitment and the call of the wild, enriched by Faust's appreciation for mythology.
The narrative revolves around Dan Barry, a skilled horseman whose prized horse is stolen by outlaws. His quest to reclaim the horse leads him to Joan, a young woman also threatened by the same criminals. Caught between his feelings for her and his determination to retrieve his horse, Dan faces a perilous journey filled with danger and moral dilemmas. As he confronts his inner struggles, the story unfolds with action, adventure, and romance, vividly capturing the essence of the Wild West.