Heart of the West
Heart of the West, published in 1907, collects nineteen stories by O. Henry set mostly in Texas and the Southwest, where he had lived as a young man. Cowboys, ranchers, sheriffs, card players and small-town schemers fill stories such as "Hearts and Crosses," "The Ransom of Mack," "The Handbook of Hymen," "The Pimienta Pancakes," "The Caballero's Way," which introduced the Cisco Kid, "The Princess and the Puma," "Christmas by Injunction" and "The Reformation of Calliope." Written with his usual surprise endings and inventive slang, they turn the Western into comedy and sentiment. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first story is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Heart of the West
Heart of the West by O. Henry 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.
Can I read Heart of the West online?
Yes. Heart of the West opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Heart of the West free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Heart of the West is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Heart of the West in the public domain?
Yes. Heart of the West by O. Henry 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 Heart of the West?
About 5 h 11 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 Heart of the West?
Heart of the West by O. Henry is filed under "Short Stories" in the Vinteuil library.
