Wolfville Days - Alfred Henry Lewis - Bog

Wolfville Days is a collection of short stories written by Alfred Henry Lewis, first published in 1902. Set in the fictional town of Wolfville, located in the western United States, the stories follow the lives of its colorful inhabitants, from cowboys and gamblers to saloon owners and lawmen.The book is divided into twelve chapters, each containing a different story. The stories are written in a humorous and witty style, with a focus on dialogue and character development. They explore themes of love, friendship, loyalty, and justice, while also providing a glimpse into life in the Wild West.Some of the memorable characters in the book include Old Man Enright, a respected citizen and the owner of the local saloon; Texas Thompson, a sharpshooter and notorious gambler; and Cherokee Hall, a former outlaw turned sheriff. The stories also feature a variety of colorful supporting characters, including cowboys, miners, and prostitutes.Overall, Wolfville Days is a charming and entertaining collection of stories that captures the spirit of the Wild West. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the American frontier.1902. Alfred Henry Lewis, a lawyer, politician, wandering cowboy, and Hearst journalist, was known for his amusing, wise, and perceptive writing on the Western ethos. Lewis, the lawyer turned cowboy, rode his way through Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. His works provide useful background material on the American cowboy and his environment. Wolfville Days begins: No, sir, even onder spur an' quirt, my mem'ry can only canter back to one uprisin' of labor in Wolfville; that was printers. At this the Old Cattleman looked unduly sagacious, refreshed himself with a puff or two at his pipe, and all with the air of one who might, did he see fit, consider the grave questions of capital and labor with an ability equal to their solution. His remark was growth of the strike story of some mill workmen, told glaringly in the newspaper he held in his hands. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.