In a hollow of the hills vs Valley of Wild Horses: Which Should You Read?

In a hollow of the hills Bret Harte · 1895 ★★★★☆ 3.6 210 pages · ≈ 3 h 53 m · Challenging

It was very dark, and the wind was increasing. The last gust had been preceded by an ominous roaring down the whole mountain-side, which continued for some time after the trees in the little valley had lapsed into…

Valley of Wild Horses Zane Grey · 1927 ★★★★☆ 4.1 250 pages · ≈ 4 h 38 m · Challenging

The tall young cowpuncher known as Panhandle Smith had roped, gambled and fought his way from Montana to New Mexico, but Marco was the most lawless place he had ever seen. And when Panhandle faced down Dick Hardman, he…