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Portrait of Owen Wister

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.

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Lady Baltimore 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

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Red Men and White 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

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Members of the Family 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

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Lin McLean 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

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The Jimmyjohn Boss, and Other Stories 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

(100)
The Dragon of Wantley: His Tale by Owen Wister

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

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The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains 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

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Philosophy 4: A Story of Harvard University 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

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Padre Ignacio; Or, The Song of Temptation 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

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Mother 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

(100)
A journey in search of Christmas 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

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How Doth the Simple Spelling Bee 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

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The Pentecost of Calamity 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

(100)
A Straight Deal; Or, The Ancient Grudge 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

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