The catspaw of Piperock by W. C. Tuttle
"The Catspaw of Piperock" by W. C. Tuttle is a humorous novel written in the early 20th century. Set during the Christmas season, it revolves around the misadventures of two eccentric characters, Ike Harper and Dirty Shirt Jones, as they navigate life in the small town of Piperock, which is characterized by its quirks and colorful residents. The story is likely to focus on themes of redemption, community, and the humorous chaos
that can arise during festive occasions. The narrative follows Ike Harper and Dirty Shirt Jones as they find themselves in a series of comical situations while attempting to support a local church by raffling off Dirty Shirt's newly acquired automobile. Amidst their attempts at good deeds and wearing silly costumes for a Christmas show, the characters deal with their reluctant but humorous embrace of community spirit, intertwined with moments of impending mischief from the townsfolk of Piperock and the neighboring towns. As the story unfolds, misunderstandings, unexpected prize winners, and a calamity involving a steer and a camel turn the town’s festive gathering into an uproarious affair, highlighting Tuttle’s skill in blending humor with rustic charm and quick wit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Tuttle, W. C. (Wilbur C.), 1883-1969 |
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| Title | The catspaw of Piperock |
| Original Publication | New York: The Butterick Publishing Company, 1929. |
| Series Title | Produced from the February 1, 1929 issue of Adventure Magazine. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 92.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits | Roger Frank and Sue Clark |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Christmas stories |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | Raffles -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75062 |
| Release Date | Jan 7, 2025 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 19, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 173 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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