Books by Ernest Haycox

Rumors of a campaign against Sitting Bull cut through the ranks like a cold wind. Who would lead the charge? In Bugles in the Afternoon, legendary Western writer Ernest Haycox relates a compelling tale of Custer''s famed Seventh Cavalry and its fate at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in a balanced mix of action, exposition, and history.Originally published in 1943, this classic work is now back in print in a new paperback edition. Historian Richard W. Etulain examines the novel''s history and Haycox''s impact on a timeless genre in an original foreword. Ernest Haycox Jr. provides unique insight into his father''s writing regimen and commitment to authenticity in his introduction.

Ernest Haycox was a prolific writer of Western fiction, and a best-selling author of the early 20th century. His 1937 story, 'Stage to Lordsburg', was adapted two years later by John Ford into the movie Stagecoach, which featured John Wayne in his breakout role. Many of the Western stories, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

"Man in the Saddle" tells the story of a small-time rancher resisting the efforts of a ranching magnate bent on buying him out and, when that fails, squeezing him out of business by any means possible. When pushed to the wall, the hero is forced to resort to gun-play in an attempt to secure his livelihood and the love of his life. A thrilling read packed with gritty Western attitude and gun-toting action, "Man in the Saddle" is a book not to be missed by any lover of Western narratives. Ernest Haycox (1899 - 1950), is famous for introducing a more complex, brooding hero into 'the Western' - arguably defining the genre for many years to come. Famous for undertaking careful historical research, Ernest Haycox crafts accurate portrayals of American history that are sure to thrill and entertain any reader. This book is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.