| Author |
Tuttle, W. C. (Wilbur C.), 1883-1969 |
| Title |
Law Rustlers
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| Original Publication |
United States: The Ridgway Company,1921.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 92.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Roger Frank and Sue Clark
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| Summary |
"Law Rustlers" by W. C. Tuttle is a Western adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around two cowpunchers, Sleepy and Hashknife, who find themselves embroiled in the chaotic and lawless community of Willer Crick. The book captures the essence of life on the frontier, intertwining themes of justice, lawlessness, and the struggle for personal freedom within the constraints of an oppressive society. The narrative follows Sleepy and Hashknife as they return to Willer Crick, a place filled with strange laws and a convoluted sense of justice. Their arrival coincides with a wrongful killing, leading them to defend the family of the deceased while challenging the town's corrupt leadership. The characters navigate a web of violence, familial ties, and community loyalty, ultimately battling against the archaic laws that hinder individual rights. As they fight for the future of a young boy, Buddy, who is caught in the struggle, Sleepy and Hashknife confront their own moral dilemmas and the consequences of their actions, leading to a dramatic climax filled with both action and reflection on human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Western stories
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Hartley, Hashknife (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Stevens, Sleepy (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66981 |
| Release Date |
Dec 21, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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