The Last Rodeo
- 164 pages
- 6 hours of reading
"New Hope" combines three of Haycox's finest short novels with the interconnected stories he wrote about New Hope, a freighting town on the Missouri River in what was then the Nebraska Territory. The novels include "The Roaring Hour, " "The Kid from River Red, " and "The Hour of Fury."
For the first time in paperback, from one of the masters of Western fiction, comes three interconnected stories that form that dramatic saga of Burnt Creek, a small crossroads town in central Oregon populated by daring homesteaders.
Set in the Wild West, this classic short story explores the journey of characters facing challenges and adventures on their way to Lordsburg. Its vivid portrayal of the era and compelling character dynamics contributed to its popularity, especially following the successful 1939 film adaptation, Stagecoach. Haycox's storytelling captures the essence of the Western genre, making it a notable work in American literature.
This collection focuses on republishing classic literature from the early 1900s and earlier, emphasizing the scarcity and rising costs of these works. The editions aim to be both affordable and high quality, preserving the original text and artwork for contemporary readers.