<p>In 'Fritz to the Front, or, the Ventriloquist Scamp-Hunter,' Edward L. Wheeler crafts an intricate tableau of the Wild West, presenting a narrative that seamlessly blends ventriloquism with the classic elements of western adventure. Exploring the vicissitudes of a cheap excursion from Philadelphia to Atlantic City, Wheeler's text offers both a literal and figurative journey articulated through a style evocative of the period's pulp fiction. It...