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Frederick Schiller Faust, known primarily as Max Brand, was a prolific American author of Western fiction who also wrote under various pen names. His literary journey began in California, where he worked as a cowhand, which influenced his writing. Faust's career took off in the 1910s as he contributed to emerging pulp magazines and expanded his repertoire in the 1920s, achieving notable success across multiple genres. His thoughtful storytelling and diverse writing styles have left a lasting impact on the Western genre.