Annie Proulx's new collection is peopled by characters who struggle with circumstances beyond their control. Born to ranching, drawn to it, or desperate to get out, they inhabit worlds that are isolated and often dangerous. Trouble comes at them from unexpected angles, and they drive themselves through it, hardheaded and resourceful. No one writes better than Proulx about the American west and about lives that may no longer be viable. This is a stunning collection by one of the most vivid and exhilarating writers of our time.
The Hellhole
The Indian Wars Refought
The Trickle Down Effect
What Kind of Furniture Would Jesus Pick?
The Old Badger Game
Man Crawling Out of Trees
The Contest
The Wamsutter Wolf
Summer of the Hot Tubs
Dump Junk
Florida Rental