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The Outlaws of the Wild West: 150+ Westerns in One Edition - Cowboy Adventures Yukon & Oregon Trail Tales Famous Outlaw Classics Gold Rush Adventures & more - cover

The Outlaws of the Wild West: 150+ Westerns in One Edition - Cowboy Adventures Yukon & Oregon Trail Tales Famous Outlaw Classics Gold Rush Adventures & more

Mark Twain, Washington Irving, James Fenimore Cooper, Stephen Crane, O. Henry, Bret Harte, James Oliver Curwood, Frederic Remington, Ann S. Stephens, Will Lillibridge, Emerson Hough, Willa Cather, Zane Grey, Owen Wister, Charles King, Andy Adams, Robert W. Chambers, Robert E. Howard, Marah Ellis Ryan, Max Brand, Charles Alden Seltzer, Frank H. Spearman, J. Allan Dunn, B.M. Bower, R. M. Ballantyne, Grace Livingston Hill, Jackson Gregory, Dane Coolidge, Frederic Homer Balch, Jack London, Forrestine C. Hooker, Francis William Sullivan, Charles Siringo, Isabel E. Ostrander

Publisher: Musaicum Books

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'The Outlaws of the Wild West: 150+ Westerns in One Edition' serves as a sweeping anthology that showcases the rugged landscapes and resilient spirits characterizing American Western literature. This collection spans a vast array of narrative styles, from the sparse, gritty realism of frontier life to romanticized adventures among desolate, lawless expanses. The compilation captures an epoch where the morality was as untamed as the terrain, encapsulating themes of survival, justice, and the human condition confronted by the wilderness. Standout works delve into multifaceted interactions between settlers and native populations, outlaws versus lawmen, and the internal conflicts of characters wrestling with a life of isolation versus community pursuits on the harsh frontier. The contributing authors, including pioneers of the genre such as Zane Grey and Owen Wister, alongside literary figures like Mark Twain and Willa Cather, bring an enriched narrative diversity that spans over a century of American literary tradition. Their collective backgrounds—ranging from actual frontier experience to academic reconstructions of the Wild West—offer a symphonic portrayal of America's expansive, wild heartland. The anthology resonates with key movements of American literature, reflecting elements of romantically infused realism and early modernist tendencies, thereby offering a broad, yet intimate exploration of the zeitgeist of successive eras. 'The Outlaws of the Wild West' invites readers to traverse the dusty trails of the past through a compendium of stories that are as varied as they are enthralling. This anthology is not only an essential read for enthusiasts of Western literature but also a treasure trove for anyone interested in the evolution of American cultural narratives. Through these pages, one gains a panoramic understanding of the legendary American frontier, providing both scholarly insight and captivating entertainment. This collection is a testament to the enduring allure of the Western genre and a profound opportunity to experience the myriad ways in which these foundational stories continue to shape our understanding of America's historical landscape.
Available since: 11/15/2017.
Print length: 20431 pages.

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