By order of Buck Brady by W. C. Tuttle
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About this eBook
| Author | Tuttle, W. C. (Wilbur C.), 1883-1969 |
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| Title | By order of Buck Brady |
| Original Publication | New York: The Butterick Publishing Company, 1928. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 93.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits | Roger Frank and Sue Clark |
| Summary | "By Order of Buck Brady" by W. C. Tuttle is a crime fiction short story that likely dates back to the early 20th century. Set in the dusty, tense atmosphere of a frontier town in the American West, the narrative revolves around the antics of Buck Brady, the sheriff of Mojave Wells. The plot centers on a brewing feud between two young cowboys, Bud Hickman and Pete Asher, both vying for the affections of the same woman, and the potential for violence that threatens the town. In this engaging tale, Sheriff Buck Brady, known for his whittling, is presented with an escalating situation as the two cowboys prepare to duel over the affections of a girl named Rosie Smith. As the sun sets, Buck cleverly intervenes to prevent bloodshed by emptying both men's guns without their knowledge, revealing their misguided intentions fueled by the rivalry. Ultimately, Buck exposes the absurdity of their feud, pointing out that Rosie is no longer in town, emphasizing the futility of their conflict. The story wraps up with a humorous tone as Buck returns to his whittling, showcasing his unique approach to law enforcement and the unorthodox resolution of the conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Sheriffs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 73555 |
| Release Date | May 7, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 51 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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