Laughing Bill Hyde and Other Stories

by Rex Beach

Overview

This collection of short stories showcases Rex Beach's narrative versatility and his trademark blend of adventure, humor, and human conflict. From the roguish exploits of Laughing Bill Hydea lovable conman with a dubious moral compassto tales of Arctic hardship, frontier justice, and industrial drama, each story delivers colorful characters and highstakes situations. Beach's writing is rugged and energetic, often infused with moral complexity and emotional surprise. Whether he's exploring the frozen North, the Mexican border, or the boardrooms of powerful men, he presents life as a contest of courage and cunning. The stories balance masculine bravado with moments of tenderness and irony, making this collection a dynamic snapshot of early 20thcentury popular fiction. For fans of Jack London, O. Henry, or Zane Grey, this volume is a rewarding read filled with grit, charm, and adventure.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789359915616
Publisher:	Rustam Prakashan
Publication date:	08/18/2025
Pages:	274
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.62(d)

About the Author

Rex Ellingwood Beach (September 1, 1877 - December 7, 1949) was an American novelist, playwright, and Olympic water polo player. He was born in Atwood, Michigan, but moved to Tampa, Florida, with his family where his father was growing fruit trees. Beach was educated at Rollins College, Florida (1891-1896), the Chicago College of Law (1896-97), and Kent College of Law, Chicago (1899-1900). In 1900 he was drawn to Alaska at the time of the Klondike Gold Rush. After five years of unsuccessful prospecting, he turned to writing. His second novel The Spoilers (1906) was based on a true story of corrupt government officials stealing gold mines from prospectors, which he witnessed while he was prospecting in Nome, Alaska. The Spoilers became one of the bestselling novels of 1906.