Heart of the West by O. Henry Reader’s Digest 1993 Worlds Best Reading Hardcover

Step into the humor, wit, and charm of the Old West with this beautifully bound edition of Heart of the West by classic American author O. Henry. Published in 1993 as part of Reader’s Digest’s The World’s Best Reading series, this collectible hardcover features: • Leatherette cover design with gilt lettering and Western-style map artwork on the front. • Illustrations by Joseph Ciardiello, adding rich visual character to O. Henry’s stories. • Afterword by Fred Leebron (University of San Francisco, June 1993), providing historical and literary context. • A selection of O. Henry’s timeless short stories capturing cowboys, cattle barons, and frontier life in the American West. Condition: • Book is in very good condition – clean pages, tight binding, sharp corners. • Cover shows minimal shelf wear with bright gilt lettering. • Includes original Reader’s Digest informational insert. • No writing, highlighting, or torn pages. Details • Author: William Sydney Porter • Edition: Reader’s Digest The World’s Best Reading series • Publication Year: 1993 • Publisher: The Reader’s Digest Association, Inc. • ISBN: 0895774941 • Format: Hardcover, decorative faux-leather binding with gilt lettering & map motif • Weight: approx. 1.5 lbs