The Road to Bear Creek
The story follows the adventures of a young man named Steve Costigan, who is determined to make his fortune in the wilds of the American West. He sets out on a journey to the small town of Bear Creek, Texas, where he hopes to find his fortune. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including a mysterious gunslinger, a beautiful saloon girl, and a ruthless outlaw. Steve soon finds himself in the middle of a feud between two powerful families, and he must use his wits and courage to survive. As the story progresses, Steve discovers that the feud is more complicated than it first appeared, and he must make difficult choices in order to protect the people he cares about. The Road to Bear Creek is a classic Western adventure, full of action, suspense, and romance. It is a timeless tale of courage and determination, and a must-read for any fan of the Western genre.
By Robert E. Howard · First published 1928 · Genre: Western, Adventure, Fiction · 5,887 words
First lines
When Pap gets rheumatism, he gets remorseful. I remember one time particular. He says to me--him laying on his ba'r-skin with a jug of corn licker at his elbow--he says: "Breckinridge, the sins of my youth is ridin' my conscience heavy. When I was a young man I was free and keerless in my habits, as numerous tombstones on the boundless prairies testifies. I sometimes wonders if I warn't a trifle hasty in shootin' some of the men which disagreed with my principles. Maybe I should of controlled my temper and just chawed their ears off.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Robert E. Howard
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Western, Adventure, Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Length: 5,887 words
- Structure: 1 section, 188 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Western — The title of the book, 'The Road to Bear Creek', implies a journey to a western town, and the author, Robert E. Howard, is known for writing stories in the Western genre.
- Adventure — The title of the book implies a journey, which is a common element of adventure stories.
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is not based on real events or people.
- Historical Fiction — The book may be set in a historical period, as the author, Robert E. Howard, is known for writing stories set in the American Old West.
Tags
adventure · fantasy · Western · action · sword and sorcery · heroism · mythology · Robert E. Howard · pulp fiction · outlaws · survival · exploration