A municipal feud
Joe Breedlove, tall, silver-haired and philosophical, and his partner Indigo Bowers, small, wizened and unable to keep out of a quarrel, ride into a town that its neighbors call a shriveled-up gopher hole just as it is squaring off against a rival settlement that would, it is felt, steal anything not riveted to the landscape. Ernest Haycox wrote this short story for the Western pulps early in his career, before the novels that made him one of the most respected writers in the genre. It is a comic tale about civic pride and two mismatched drifters, with the dawn over the buttes described in a way that shows where Haycox was heading. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the opening is free.
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Frequently asked questions about A municipal feud
A municipal feud by Ernest Haycox can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is A municipal feud in the public domain?
Yes. A municipal feud by Ernest Haycox is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read A municipal feud?
About 29 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is A municipal feud?
A municipal feud by Ernest Haycox is filed under "Adventure" in the Vinteuil library.
