Faro Nell and Her Friends: Wolfville Stories

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lewis, Alfred Henry, 1857-1914

Contributor:

Dunton, W. Herbert, 1878-1936

Marchand, J. N.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Faro Nell and Her Friends: Wolfville Stories" by Alfred Henry Lewis is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This work is set in the American West, primarily focusing on the bustling town of Wolfville and its colorful characters, including the central figure, Faro Nell, who seems to embody both charm and strength. The stories delve into the daily lives, adventures, and interactions of the townsfolk, creating a vivid picture of life in this frontier community. The opening of "Faro Nell and Her Friends" introduces us to Dead Shot Baker, a gunman with a soft spot for his wife, who is characterized as both beautiful and haughty. As Dead Shot navigates his relationships with fellow townspeople, including Faro Nell, we see a blend of camaraderie and rivalry. His affection for his wife reveals vulnerabilities that contrast sharply with his tough exterior. The dialogue-rich narrative sets the tone for the book, establishing themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal in a frontier society where personal relationships are often as volatile as the Wild West itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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

Spelling Book Ben.

Credits:

Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2009-07-22