High Horse Rampage, and Mountain Man

Robert Ervin Howard, a prolific American pulp writer, is renowned for creating the iconic character Conan the Cimmerian, comparable to literary figures like Tarzan and Sherlock Holmes. His passion for writing was fueled by extensive reading and supportive teachers, leading him to be influenced by authors such as Jack London and Rudyard Kipling. Despite his talent, Howard battled severe depression throughout his life, with friends noting his early acceptance of suicide as a release from suffering. His complex life and struggles deeply informed his diverse body of work.