Owen Wister
Owen Wister was an American writer and historian, considered the "father" of western fiction. He is best remembered for writing The Virginian and a biography of Ulysses S. Grant.
The Dragon of Wantley: His Tale
In a medieval manor terrorized by a wine-loving dragon, a brave daughter defies her father's wishes and a family curse to confront the beast, blending humor and adventure.
By Owen Wister
A Straight Deal; Or, The Ancient Grudge
Explore how historical tensions risk critical alliances as one man examines his own prejudices towards another country to argue for understanding and cooperation.
By Owen Wister
Padre Ignacio; Or, The Song of Temptation
Torn between sacred vows and the vibrant echoes of his past, a priest must confront a temptation that threatens to unravel his spiritual peace.
By Owen Wister
Mother
Amidst societal pressures and personal doubts, a man recounts the heartfelt journey of how he found true love and unwavering commitment with his wife.
By Owen Wister
Members of the Family
In a West full of laughter and change a cowboy recovering from a rodeo crash, finds his way using witty words and keen observations to navigate life.
By Owen Wister
Red Men and White
In a land of shifting borders and uneasy alliances, settlers and natives clash, exposing the raw ambition and fragile truths that define the American West.
By Owen Wister
The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains
In the wild American West, a stranger's chance meeting with a mysterious cowboy sets the stage for adventure, romance, and the untamed spirit of the frontier.
By Owen Wister
Lin McLean
A young cowboy's quest for adventure in the Old West takes him on a journey of self-discovery, where romance and identity collide amidst the rugged landscape of a changing frontier.
By Owen Wister
Lady Baltimore
In a charming Southern town filled with complex characters, a young man explores his heritage, love, and identity while a wedding unfolds.
By Owen Wister
The Pentecost of Calamity
Amidst a world torn apart by war, a journey through a nation's transformation forces a reckoning with humanity's capacity for both beauty and brutality.
By Owen Wister
The Jimmyjohn Boss, and Other Stories
In the untamed American West, a young man must tame a group of unruly cowboys while navigating the rocky terrain of loyalty, ambition, and rugged individualism.
By Owen Wister
Philosophy 4: A Story of Harvard University
In a world of philosophical debates, two unprepared students and their tutor discover the funny side of learning, achieving unexpected success and proving that knowledge sometimes comes from absurd places.
By Owen Wister
A journey in search of Christmas
A rugged cowboy's quest for holiday cheer in the Wild West leads him to discover the true spirit of giving and transform his own heart.
By Owen Wister
How Doth the Simple Spelling Bee
In a world of spelling reform, a clueless scholar stumbles into a convention of oddballs, where personal drama overshadows the already ludicrous effort to simplify the English language.
By Owen Wister