Told in the Hills

""Told in the Hills"" by Marah Ellis Ryan is a collection of short stories that takes place in the American Southwest during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book explores the lives and experiences of the people who lived in this region, including Native Americans, cowboys, and settlers. Each story is rich in detail and offers a unique perspective on life in the West. Some stories are romantic, while others are tragic, but all are filled with the vibrant characters and landscapes that make the American Southwest such a fascinating place. Whether you're a fan of Western literature or simply enjoy a good story, ""Told in the Hills"" is a must-read.1891. The book begins: The only one of the name who is not a gentleman; those words were repeated over and over by a young fellow who walked, one autumn morning, under the shade of old trees and along a street of aristocratic houses in old New Orleans. He would have been handsome had it not been for the absolutely wicked expression of his face as he muttered to himself while he walked. He looked about twenty-five-dark and tall-so tall as to be a noticeable man among many men, and so well proportioned, and so confidently careless in movement as not to be ungainly-the confidence of strength. 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.