First published 2000
Saddle up for the untamed American West. In "Still Wild," Larry McMurtry curates a collection of short stories that capture the grit, humor, and complexity of frontier life. From a grizzled prospector searching for one last strike to a young woman navigating the perils of a small town, these diverse tales reveal the American West as a place of both harsh realities and boundless possibility. At its heart, this anthology celebrates the resilience of the human spirit in the face of an untamed land.
Genres: american-fiction, 20th-century, adventure
Vibes: atmospheric, gritty, thought-provoking
Tropes: diverse-perspectives, human-spirit
Setting: West (U.S.)
Period: 20th Century
416 pages · Hardcover · Simon & Schuster