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2004-10-11
Public domain in the USA.
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Lewis, Alfred Henry
1857
1914
Quin, Dan
Wolfville Nights
Some cowboy facts -- The dimissal of Silver Phil -- Colonel Sterett's panther hunt -- How Faro Nell dealt bank -- How the Raven died -- The queerness of Dave Tutt -- With the Apache's compliments -- The mills of savage gods -- Tom and Jerry, wheelers -- The influence of Faro Nell -- The ghost of the Bar-B-8 -- Tucson Jennie's correction -- Bill Connors of the Osages -- When Tutt first saw Tucson -- The troubles of Dan Boggs -- Bowlegs and Major Ben -- Toad Allen's elopement -- The clients of Aaron Green -- Colonel Sterett's marvels -- The luck of Hardrobe -- Long ago on the Rio Grande -- Colonel Coyote Clubbs.
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"Wolfville Nights" by Alfred Henry Lewis is a novel set in the early 20th century, continuing the tales from his earlier works "Wolfville" and "Wolfville Days." The book dives into the lively and often tumultuous life of the American Southwest, focusing on colorful characters like Silver Phil, a criminal described as a "degen'rate," and various residents of the town of Wolfville, showcasing their interactions, conflicts, and the rough-and-tumble world they inhabit. The opening of "Wolfville Nights" introduces Silver Phil through the eyes of the Old Cattleman, who recounts Phil's troublemaking ways and his eventual confrontation with Dan Boggs. Silver Phil's storyline unfolds as a mix of mischief and malice, documenting his attempts to cheat at gambling and his violent tendencies. In an unexpected twist, after being identified as a criminal, he tries to escape, leading to his ultimate demise at the hands of Boggs. The narrative sets a vivid atmosphere of the frontier and hints at the dangers as well as the camaraderie found within the ranching community, laying the groundwork for the adventures and tales that will follow throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Western stories
Humorous stories, American
Cowboys -- Fiction
Ranch life -- Fiction
Arizona -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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