Beyond the Black River

About “Beyond the Black River”

"Beyond the Black River" is a 1935 short story by Robert E. Howard, featuring Conan the Cimmerian. It was first published in Weird Tales magazine and later republished in several collections, including King Conan and Conan the Warrior. The story takes place in the Hyborian Age and follows Conan as he fights a savage tribe of Picts in the unsettled lands beyond the Black River. The narrative highlights Conan's strength and survival skills in a harsh and dangerous environment. The story has been included in various anthologies and collections over the years. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)