LIBROS DEL AUTOR: ernest haycox

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  • Long Storm
    Ernest Haycox
    In the rough-and-tumble Portland of the 1860s, a young steamboat captain navigates treacherous waters both on the Columbia River and in the parlors of frontier society. He is a man of action and ambition, running his paddle-wheeler through the gorge while building a future in a town where fortunes rise and fall with each season’s trade.She is a beautiful woman from the wrong si...
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    16,40 €

  • False Face
    Ernest Haycox
    'False face' by master storyteller Ernest Haycox invites readers into the rugged heart of the American West. This compelling collection of short stories, set against the dramatic landscapes of Oregon, showcases Haycox’s unparalleled skill in crafting authentic Western fiction. Each narrative vividly brings to life a world where courage and cunning are essential, and human natur...
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    15,58 €

  • Stubborn People
    Ernest Haycox
    Ernest Haycox, a celebrated voice of the American West, presents a powerful collection in 'Stubborn people.' This assembly of compelling short stories immerses readers in the demanding world of frontier Oregon, where life was forged by resilience and unyielding spirit. Haycox masterfully captures the rugged beauty and formidable challenges of the era, offering an authentic glim...
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    15,61 €

  • The Land Beyond the Mist
    Ernest Haycox
    Ernest Haycox, a revered figure in Western literature, invites readers to journey into the heart of the frontier with 'The land beyond the mist.' This compelling collection brings together short stories brimming with adventure, set against the breathtaking and often perilous backdrop of Oregon’s untamed wilderness.Immerse yourself in tales that vividly portray the challenges an...
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    15,66 €

  • A Rider of the High Mesa
    Ernest Haycox
    A lone rider crosses a dry plain to help ranchers facing ruin. Cattle are dying, wells run low, and outlaws take what they can. Families fear losing land they have worked for years, and neighbors argue as old grudges flare. The rider must work out who tells the truth and who lies. He learns to bargain with stubborn men, sleep under cold stars, mend a wounded horse, and ride har...
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    12,52 €

  • On a Silver Desert
    Jr. Ernest Haycox
    Vocal Republican, accomplished gardener, lover of large cars, Ernest Haycox was nothing if not three-dimensional. Despite a haphazard childhood that included abandonment by his parents, Haycox (1899-1950) decided early on to be a writer. Once he began he did not stop, approaching writing with both an unparalleled passion and a keen business sense that included normal business h...
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    35,13 €

  • Bugles in the Afternoon
    Sr. Ernest Haycox
    Rumors of a campaign against Sitting Bull cut through the ranks like a cold wind. Who would lead the charge? In Bugles in the Afternoon, legendary Western writer Ernest Haycox relates a compelling tale of Custer’s famed Seventh Cavalry and its fate at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in a balanced mix of action, exposition, and history.Originally published in 1943, this classic...
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    17,13 €

  • Man in the Saddle
    Ernest Haycox
    'Man in the Saddle' tells the story of a small-time rancher resisting the efforts of a ranching magnate bent on buying him out and, when that fails, squeezing him out of business by any means possible. When pushed to the wall, the hero is forced to resort to gun-play in an attempt to secure his livelihood and the love of his life. A thrilling read packed with gritty Western att...
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    43,71 €

  • Saddle and Ride - A Western
    Ernest Haycox
    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ...
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    37,28 €

  • Stage to Lordsburg (Fantasy and Horror Classics)
    Ernest Haycox
    Ernest Haycox’s 1937 short story, Stage to Lordsburg, was a bestseller and a classic of the Western genre. Popularised by the 1939 film adaptation Stagecoach, this Wild West tale vividly portrays Haycox’s setting and characters.Stage to Lordsburg follows a collection of characters as they journey from Tonto, Arizona Territory, to Lordsburg, New Mexico. A series of dangers and p...
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    18,13 €