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The Dragon of Wantley

by Owen Wister

A novel, The Dragon of Wantley, was written by Owen Wister (best known as the author of The Virginian) in 1892. Published by Lipincott Press, the story is a comic "burlesque" (in the author's words), concerning the "true" story of the Dragon. It is a romantic story set at Christmastime in the early 13th century. The book was a surprise success, going through four editions over the next ten years. This is the 1895 edition.

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Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1892

Authors

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Owen Wister

United States

Owen Wister was an American writer and historian, considered the "father" of western fiction. He is best remembered for writing The Virginian and a biography of Ulysses S. Grant. Owen Wister was born...

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Chapter 01 How Sir Godfrey Came To Lose His Temper
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Chapter 02 How His Daughter, Miss Elaine, Behaves Herself In Consequence
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Chapter 03 Reveals The Dragon In His Den
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Chapter 04 Tells You More About Him Than Was Ever Told Before To Anybody
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Chapter 05 In which The Hero Makes His First Appearance And Is Locked Up Immediately
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Chapter 06 In Which Miss Elaine loses Her Heart, And Finds Something Of The Greatest Importance
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Chapter 07 Shows What Curious Things You May See, If You Don't Go To Bed When You Are Sent
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Chapter 08 Contains A Dilemma With Two Simply Egregious Horns
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Chapter 09 Leaves Much Room For Guessing About Chapter Ten
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Chapter 10 The Great White Christmas At Wantley
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