What are some books that are considered the best collection of western short stories?

One great collection is 'The Complete Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle. It contains a series of brilliant mystery short stories featuring the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson.

One of the well - known ones is 'The Collected Ghost Stories of M. R. James'. His stories are filled with eerie atmospheres and creepy encounters. Another could be 'Ghost Stories of an Antiquary' which has a great selection of classic ghost tales that have terrified readers for generations.

Edgar Allan Poe's short story collections could be considered among the best for scary stories. His works, such as 'The Tell - Tale Heart' and 'The Fall of the House of Usher', are masterpieces of horror. Poe has a way of creating a sense of unease and dread through his vivid descriptions, complex characters, and dark themes.

Well, 'Riders of the Purple Sage' by Zane Grey is also a great western short story. It has elements of adventure, love, and the struggle between good and evil in the western setting. The descriptions of the landscapes and the cowboy life are vivid. For example, the way Grey writes about the deserts and the ranches makes you feel like you are there in that era. Also, the characters are well - developed, with their own motives and backstories which drive the plot forward.

One of the best is 'The Outcasts of Poker Flat' by Bret Harte. It's a story full of moral exploration set in a mining town.

For beginners, 'The Complete Sherlock Holmes' might be a good choice. Although it's mainly detective stories, it's a great representation of Western short - story writing. The clear plots and vivid characters are easy to follow.

The 'Arabian Nights' is also a wonderful addition to any collection of story books. It has a rich tapestry of tales full of adventure, magic, and interesting characters like Aladdin.

One of the best collections is 'The Complete Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle. It contains many short stories featuring the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his friend Dr. Watson, with their thrilling adventures and brilliant deductions.

One of the best collections is 'The Complete Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle. It contains many short stories featuring the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. Watson. The stories are full of mystery, deduction, and interesting characters.

A really good Western novel is 'The Ox - Bow Incident' by Walter Van Tilburg Clark. It delves deep into themes of justice and mob mentality. Among short stories, 'The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance' is quite famous. It's a story that explores the idea of how legends are made in the Wild West.