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Ernest Haycox

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Ernest Haycox (1899–1950) was an American writer known for his realistic and historically rich Western fiction. Born in Portland, Oregon, he served in World War I before studying journalism at the University of Oregon.

Haycox became one of the most respected Western writers of his time, publishing over 300 short stories and numerous novels, often appearing in Collier’s and The Saturday Evening Post. His novel "Stagecoach" (originally "Stage to Lordsburg") inspired John Ford’s classic Western film.

Unlike many pulp Western writers, Haycox focused on historical accuracy, deep character development, and complex moral dilemmas, helping elevate the genre’s literary reputation.

Short Stories by Ernest Haycox
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Western: Invitation by Bullet

A gunslinger receives a deadly invitation by bullet, forcing him into a tense showdown where survival means outdrawing his enemy in a ruthless Old West duel.

Western: Breed of the Frontier

A seasoned frontiersman faces deadly challenges in the untamed Old West, confronting outlaws, harsh landscapes, and the true test of his survival skills.

Western: Blizzard Camp

Trapped in a blizzard, a frontiersman and his companions face harsh survival challenges, testing their courage, endurance, and the Wild West’s brutality.

Western: Hang Up My Gun

An aging gunslinger faces the changing West, torn between his violent past and the hope of a peaceful future, as he struggles to leave his gunfighter life behind.

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