First published 1999
Saddle up for a rip-roaring ride through the Old West, as this collection gathers fifty of the finest frontier stories from literary legends. From Mark Twain's notorious frog to Ambrose Bierce's chilling supernatural tales, these yarns capture the rugged beauty, gritty struggle, and colorful characters of a land still taming itself. Whether you're yearning for the open range or the bustling boomtowns, this anthology brims with the humor, heart, and high drama that defined the American West.
Genres: american-fiction, 20th-century, american, adventure, 19th-century, american-history
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: anthology, historical-setting
Setting: American West
Period: Old West
475 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books