A Deal in Wheat and Other Stories of the New and Old West: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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A Deal in Wheat and Other Stories of the New and Old West is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Norris, Frank (1870–1902).
Catalogue synopsis
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"A Deal in Wheat and Other Stories of the New and Old West" by Frank Norris is a collection of short stories published posthumously in 1903. These tales span the American West, from wheat speculation at the Chicago Board of Trade to isolated mining camps in California. The title story follows a Kansas wheat farmer destroyed by economic forces beyond his control, tracing his journey from rural ruin to urban poverty. Through naturalistic storytelling, Norris exposes the brutal truths underlying everyday life and the stark divisions between social classes.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Deal in Wheat and Other Stories of the New and Old West
- Author credits: Norris, Frank (1870–1902)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Western stories
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Short Stories
- Western
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