
A lively portrait of a dusty frontier town, this story rolls out with the raucous chatter of Wolfville’s most colorful locals as they bounce between the town and the nearby Red Dog. On a calico‑ponied horse, the fierce and witty Faro Nell presides over the nightly gatherings, while newcomers like the enigmatic Dead Shot Baker drift in, seeking water, whiskey, and a chance to prove themselves. The narrative captures the rough‑and‑ready humor of cowboys, stagecoach drivers, and townfolk as they swap tall tales, barter odd gifts—like a live bobcat—and wrestle with the quirks of frontier life.
Through sharp, dialect‑rich dialogue, the book sketches a community bound by camaraderie, rivalry, and the ever‑present threat of a gunshot. As the characters navigate love, loss, and the occasional showdown, listeners are drawn into a world where every tavern table holds a story and the line between legend and reality blurs with each passing night.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (370K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2009-07-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1857–1914
Known for vivid Western stories and sharp reporting, this American writer moved easily between frontier fiction and big-city journalism. His work helped popularize the West for Eastern readers while also taking on corruption in New York politics.
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