“Pigskin Scholar” is an unfinished story/fragment that follows a young man’s struggle to escape his harsh, impoverished life for the opportunity to pursue education and find purpose. Combining elements of grit, self-determination, and physical toughness, the story portrays the protagonist’s journey through a world of hardship and into the collegiate environment.
“Over the Rockies in a Ford” is a story of an adventurous and daring journey undertaken by Bill Smalley and his partner Steve Bender as they attempt to cross the Rocky Mountains in an old 1917 Ford, facing numerous challenges and unexpected encounters along the way. Written on November 15, 1921, when Howard was in High School. About 3000 words.
Notes, on the Fifth Crusade. One page of REH-typed notes.
The Noseless Horror.
“Musing of a Moron” by Robert E. Howard is a piece rich in satire and autobiographical fiction elements. The story unfolds one evening on a library lawn, where four friends—identified by their quirky smoking choices—engage in absurd discussions that range from burning churches to musings about wealth, life’s meaning, and literary critics.
Murderer’s Grog. One of Howard’s spicy stories was published under the name Sam Walser. Alternative title: Outlaw Working. Featuring Wild Bill Clanton.
“The Mark of a Bloody Hand” was originally published in WRITER OF THE DARK by Dark Carneval Press. A tale of boxing, ghosts, and crime.
Cross Plains Review is an important resource for citizens and a unique chronicle, recording community development and such events as the death of Robert E. Howard, the 2005 wildfires, and the town’s 100th anniversary. As one of the oldest businesses in Cross Plains, the Review is intertwined with the history of the community.
The Lion of Tiberias was originally published in July 1933. It is one of Howard’s stories in the historical fiction/crusader tales.
A short story from 1924. It was written for the Yellow Jacket (Howard Payne College student paper).
