Elder Conklin and Other Stories

Harris Is Best Known For His Biographies Of Oscar Wilde And George Bernard Shaw But He Was Also A Prolific Short Story Writer. Elder Conklin And Other Stories Is His First Collection Of Short Stories And It Was Well-Received By Critics. The Stories Are Praised For Their Realism Vivid Characters And Suspenseful Plots. The Title Story Elder Conklin Is A Coming-Of-Age Story About A Young Man Who Learns About Life And Death On The American Frontier. The Sheriff And His Partner Is A Story About Two Lawmen Who Must Track Down A Dangerous Outlaw. A Modern Idyll Is A Story About A Young Woman Who Falls In Love With A Man From A Different Social Class. Eatin' Crow Is A Story About A Man Who Must Learn To Accept His Mistakes. The Best Man In Garotte Is A Story About A Man Who Must Choose Between Two Friends. Gulmore The Boss Is A Story About A Man Who Rises To Power Through Hard Work And Ruthlessness. Elder Conklin And Other Stories Is A Classic Collection Of American Short Stories That Is Still Enjoyed By Readers Today. The Stories Are Well-Written And Entertaining And They Provide A Glimpse Into The American West Of The Late 19Th Century.