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The Complete Western Stories of Elmore Leonard brings together every one of Leonard’s thirty Western tales, capturing the raw, vivid world of the American West that shaped his career. From the opening story “The Trail of the Apache” to pieces spanning five decades, the collection showcases Leonard’s skill in blending sharp dialogue, memorable characters, and authentic Western settings—including 1880s Arizona, Spanish influences, and conflicts between Apache Indians and the U.S. Cavalry. It also offers insight into Leonard’s early publishing struggles, where his first dozen stories sold for $100 each at two cents a word. Perfect for fans of Western fiction and scholars interested in the rise of a literary legend.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Elmore Leonard
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