Wolfville

Wolfville is a novel written by Alfred Henry Lewis that was first published in 1897. The story takes place in the fictional town of Wolfville, located in the western United States during the late 19th century. The book is a collection of short stories that feature a cast of colorful characters, including gamblers, cowboys, and other rough-and-tumble types.The main character of the novel is a man named Old Man Enright, who is the owner of the town's saloon. Enright is a shrewd businessman who has a keen sense of humor and a talent for storytelling. He is also a skilled gambler and is respected by the other residents of Wolfville.Throughout the book, Enright and his friends engage in various adventures and schemes, including a plot to rob a bank and a plan to rig a horse race. Along the way, they encounter a variety of other characters, including a young woman named Missis Rucker, who becomes the object of Enright's affections.The novel is known for its colorful language and vivid descriptions of life in the American West during the late 19th century. It is also notable for its portrayal of the town of Wolfville, which is depicted as a rough-and-tumble place where anything can happen.Overall, Wolfville is a classic work of Western fiction that is sure to delight fans of the genre. It is a fast-paced, entertaining read that is full of humor, action, and adventure.The morning was drowsy. Conversation between us had in a sleepy way ranged a wide field. As had grown to be our habit we at last settled on Wolfville and its volatile inhabitants. I asked to be enlightened as to the sage Enright, and was informed that, aside from his courage and love of strict justice, the prominent characteristic of our Wolfville Lycurgus was his wrath against Mexicans.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.