Publisher's Synopsis
The Decameron of the West, written by Arthur Sinclair and published in 1839, is a collection of tales set in the American West during the 19th century. The book is modeled after Giovanni Boccaccio's The Decameron, which is a collection of stories told by a group of young people who have retreated to a villa outside of Florence to escape the Black Death. Similarly, The Decameron of the West features a group of travelers who have gathered at a remote ranch in the Rocky Mountains to escape a cholera outbreak. The stories in The Decameron of the West are all interconnected, with each character telling a story that is related to the one before it. The tales range from humorous to tragic, and cover a variety of themes, including love, revenge, and betrayal. Some of the characters are cowboys, while others are settlers, miners, or Native Americans. Throughout the book, Sinclair provides vivid descriptions of the landscape and wildlife of the West, as well as the customs and traditions of the people who lived there. The writing is rich and evocative, and captures the spirit of the American frontier during a time of great change and upheaval. Overall, The Decameron of the West is a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of the American West, told through a series of engaging and entertaining stories. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Western literature or American history.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.
