This collection of short stories evokes the wide-open spaces and rugged individualism of the American West. With a sharp eye for detail and a keen sense of character, Lillibridge captures the spirit of a bygone era and brings to life a host of memorable characters. From cowboys and homesteaders to Native Americans and settlers, these stories are a vivid portrait of a time and place that continue to fascinate readers today. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.