Pulitzer Prize Fiction Winner

Honey in the Horn

by H. L. Davis

Summary

A picaresque adventure following orphan Clay Calvert as he roams through the Oregon frontier in the early 1900s, encountering colorful characters and the harsh realities of frontier life.

Historical Context & Significance

Davis drew on his own childhood in rural Oregon; the novel is celebrated for its authentic depiction of Pacific Northwest pioneer life and its earthy, vernacular storytelling style.