A Straight Deal; Or, The Ancient Grudge

Owen Wister (1860–1938) was an American writer who is best known for his contributions to Western fiction, a genre he played a significant role in popularizing with his seminal novel, 'The Virginian' (1902). Born in Philadelphia to a well-to-do family, Wister was educated at St. Paul's School in New Hampshire and later at Harvard University, where he studied music. However, due to health concerns,...