TY - BOOK AU - Grattan,Will H. AU - Pyles,V.E. TI - Broadcast T2 - Produced from the August 30, 1923 issue of Adventure magazine AV - PS PY - 2023/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Short stories KW - Western stories KW - Gold miners -- Fiction KW - Jewel thieves -- Fiction KW - Radio -- Fiction N1 - Release date is 2023-08-26; Roger Frank and Sue Clark; Originally published; United States: The Ridgway Company, 1923 N2 - "Broadcast" by Will H. Grattan is a suspenseful short story that appeared in the early 20th century, specifically in the 1920s. The narrative centers around themes of deception, survival, and unexpected loyalty in the face of crime discovery. It evokes the adventurous spirit of the American West, particularly the mining culture of the time. The story follows Joe Teagler, a prospector who has struck gold but unintentionally finds himself in a perilous situation when a notorious fugitive, “Snapper” Kirk, arrives at his remote cabin. After enjoying lunch with Teagler, Kirk reveals his criminal intentions, holding Teagler at gunpoint and demanding to know about a hidden treasure. Through clever maneuvering, Teagler manages to turn the tables, using both wits and a pre-planned strategy to escape the dire threat posed by Kirk. The tale culminates in an intense confrontation that highlights Teagler's quick thinking and the surprising bonds between past acquaintances, revealing dimensions of loyalty and redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://archive.org/details/AdventureV042N0319230830 UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71488 ER -