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Piney Woods Tavern: Or Sam Slick In Texas (1858)

Piney Woods Tavern: Or Sam Slick In Texas (1858)

Paxton, Philip

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Fiction AnthologiesCivil War Period (1850-1877)France

ISBN10: 1104891085
ISBN13: 9781104891084
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 10 2009
Pages: 322
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Piney Woods Tavern: Or Sam Slick In Texas is a novel written by Philip Paxton in 1858. The story takes place in the mid-19th century and follows the adventures of Sam Slick, a witty and cunning salesman from Nova Scotia, Canada. Sam travels to Texas, where he encounters a variety of colorful characters and experiences the culture and lifestyle of the American South.The novel is set in Piney Woods Tavern, a small inn located in the heart of Texas. Sam Slick arrives at the tavern and quickly becomes involved in the lives of the locals. He befriends the innkeeper, John Hanks, and his family, and becomes romantically involved with John's daughter, Lucy.As Sam explores the area around Piney Woods Tavern, he encounters a range of characters, from wealthy plantation owners to poor farmers and cowboys. He also becomes embroiled in a range of adventures, including a cattle drive, a shootout, and a dramatic rescue.Throughout the novel, Sam Slick uses his wit and charm to navigate the challenges he faces in Texas. He also provides a humorous and insightful commentary on the culture and customs of the American South. The novel is a fascinating portrait of life in mid-19th century Texas, and a testament to the enduring popularity of the Sam Slick character.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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