"Bat Wing Bowles" by Dane Coolidge is a story set in the early 1900s, focusing on the unlikely connection between Dixie Lee, a strong-willed Arizona woman, and Mr. Bowles, an Eastern gentleman drawn to the cowboy life. The novel presents the initial meeting of Dixie and Mr. Bowles at the New York train station where their immediate contrast in background and temperament hints at challenges and cultural clashes ahead. As he tries to adapt to ranch life, the narrative reveals both humorous situations and underlying tensions, particularly how Dixie and the local cowboys respond to Bowles' unfamiliar presence. The story establishes a blend of culture and potential romance, setting a trajectory for the characters to navigate their differences and discover common ground within the rugged setting of the West.
Bat Wing Bowles
By Dane Coolidge
A spirited woman's world turns upside down when a naive Easterner arrives in Arizona, eager to become a cowboy, sparking a clash of cultures and unexpected connections on the dusty plains.
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About the AuthorDane Coolidge was an American author, naturalist, and photographer. He wrote fiction, non-fiction, and articles featuring the American West. He wrote short stories for magazines and made illustrations. His book Rimrock Jones was adapted into the 1918 film Rimrock Jones. The Smithsonian Museum has three of his photographs in its collection. He wrote several dozen novels and many tens of short stories.
Dane Coolidge was an American author, naturalist, and photographer. He wrote fiction, non-fiction, and articles featuring the American West. He wrote short stories for magazines and made illustrations. His book Rimrock Jones was adapted into the 1918 film Rimrock Jones. The Smithsonian Museum has three of his photographs in its collection. He wrote several dozen novels and many tens of short stories.
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