Wolfville Days

"Wolfville Days" by Alfred Henry Lewis is a fictional tale that transports readers to the boisterous frontier town of Wolfville, where the wild spirit of the Old West comes alive through its colorful characters and lively scenarios. The narrative dives deep into the cowboy culture and rugged commercial atmosphere, chronicling the misadventures and daily struggles of the townsfolk, focusing especially on the quick-witted Colonel Sterett, a newspaper magnate, and the roguish Doc Peets. As a printers' strike at the local newspaper ignites a labor dispute, the Colonel finds himself caught in the middle, navigating the chaos with shrewdness and humor, sharing tales of drunken impresarios and rebellious employees, all while capturing the essence of conflict and companionship woven into the fabric of this Southwestern settlement.