Description
Seeking an escape from his privileged Eastern upbringing, young Will Andrews journeys to the rugged frontier town of Butcher's Crossing, Kansas. Drawn by the allure of adventure and the promise of self-discovery, he joins a perilous buffalo hunt led by the enigmatic Miller. What begins as a quest for experience transforms into a brutal test of endurance, confronting the harsh realities of the West and the profound emptiness that lies beneath its romanticized surface. John Williams masterfully crafts a story that dismantles myths, exploring themes of ambition, disillusionment, and the elusive nature of the American dream with unflinching honesty and lyrical prose.
Available Editions
paperback
NYRB Classics
Published Jan 16, 2007
256 pages
ISBN: 9781590171981
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Details
First Published
1960
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Butcher's Crossing by John Williams.