Ned Britt, a southern veteran, returns to Fort Worth after the Civil War with his mentor Ben Garvin and apprentice, seeking to build the town into a modern metropolis. However, their plans are threatened by the ruthless Gabe Clevenger and his gang. Meanwhile, Britt's old friend Blair Lunsford uses the unrest to buy up land cheaply, aiming to profit from speculation and become governor.
Fort Worth
A veteran newspaperman, Ned Britt, returns to Fort Worth after the Civil War, only to find himself pitted against an old friend who has become power-hungry.
