Owen Wister (July 14, 1860 - July 21, 1938) was an American writer and "father" of western fiction. He is best remembered for writing The Virginian, although he never wrote about the West afterwards. In this book: The Virginian, A Horseman Of The Plains Lin McLean Lady Baltimore Mother The Jimmyjohn Boss and Other Stories Padre Ignacio, Or The Song of Temptation A Straight Deal, or The Ancient Grudge Reminiscence with Postscript