Introduction
This extremely brief synopsis for The Road to Cougar Paw is one of Robert E. Howard’s Breckinridge Elkins tales. Though lacking detail, it outlines the familiar structure of a journey from Bear Creek, a romantic entanglement, and a return—suggesting another comic misadventure in the Bear Creek saga.
Summary
The story begins with Breckinridge Elkins on Bear Creek. He travels to the town of Cougar Paw, where he meets a girl and becomes enamored of her. The story concludes with his return to Bear Creek. No further details on the conflict or resolution are given in the synopsis.
Characters
- Breckinridge Elkins – The main character; travels to Cougar Paw, experiences romantic interest, and returns home.
- Unnamed Girl – A young woman Breckinridge meets in Cougar Paw and becomes enamored of; no other details are provided.
