Caroline Lockhart was one of the most entertaining comic writers of the American West, and The Dude Wrangler (1921) is among her very best works. When a proud Wyoming cattle rancher is forced by economic necessity to convert his spread into a dude ranch for well-heeled Eastern tourists, the collision between frontier pragmatism and city-bred romantic foolishness produces comedy at almost every encounter.
Sharp, fast-paced, and full of genuine affection for Western life and the landscape, this is a rediscovered gem that deserves a much wider audience. Download this free EPUB and head out to the Wyoming range — no previous riding experience is required or advised.