A range feud between the small ranch owners against the powerful Post family threatened to make a shambles of a peaceful valley -- and changed the life of young Stuart Post. He heard the arrogant voice of his father, Milo, the master of Spur Ranch, as he accused Hugh Shore of helping himself to his cattle. Even with a noose around his neck, Shore stood his ground -- and he died. Right then and there, Stuart Post learned that a man has to stand up and take what he wants -- or die trying.