Publisher's Synopsis
""Faro Nell and Her Friends: Wolfville Stories"" is a collection of short stories written by Alfred Henry Lewis. The book is set in the fictional town of Wolfville, located in the American West during the late 19th century. The stories revolve around the character of Faro Nell, a tough and independent woman who runs a saloon and gambling hall in Wolfville. Nell is a popular figure in the town and is respected by both men and women for her strength and intelligence. The stories in the book follow Nell and her friends as they navigate the challenges of life in the Wild West, including gunfights, cattle rustling, and romantic entanglements. The book is written in a humorous and engaging style and offers a unique perspective on life in the American West during this time period. Overall, ""Faro Nell and Her Friends: Wolfville Stories"" is a delightful read that will appeal to fans of Western fiction and those interested in the history of the American West.1913. Illustrations by W. Herbert Dunton and J.N. Marchand. Alfred Henry Lewis, a lawyer, politician, wandering cowboy, and Hearst journalist, was known for his amusing, wise, and perceptive writing on the Western ethos. Lewis, the lawyer turned cowboy, rode his way through Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. His works provide useful background material on the American cowboy and his environment. Contents: Dead-Shot Baker; Old man Enright's Uncle; Cynthiana, Pet-named Original Sin; Old Monte, official drunkard; How the Mocking Bird was won; That Wolfville-Red Dog Fourth; Propriety Pratt, Hypnotist; That Turner person; Red Mike; How Tutt shot Texas Thompson; The Funeral of Old Holt; and Spelling Book Ben. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
