Five miles to Perdition
Five Miles to Perdition is a Western short story by Henry Herbert Knibbs, the American poet and novelist of cowboy life. Perdition is a dying mining town in the Southwest that likes to call itself tough, where petty graft and visiting cowboys keep the gambling going, and where Marshal Collins makes his living by disarming strangers and then fining them in the morning. When two young riders, Young Pete and Dave Hamill, come in looking for a hot meal and a thick steak, the scene is set for a clash with the marshal. Knibbs writes with dry humor and the easy rhythms of range talk. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the opening pages are free.
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Frequently asked questions about Five miles to Perdition
Five miles to Perdition by Henry Herbert Knibbs 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 Five miles to Perdition in the public domain?
Yes. Five miles to Perdition by Henry Herbert Knibbs 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 Five miles to Perdition?
About 21 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 Five miles to Perdition?
Five miles to Perdition by Henry Herbert Knibbs is filed under "Adventure" in the Vinteuil library.
