02381cam a22003613u 4500 73555 UtSlPG 20260610134712.0 m cr n 260607r20241928utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Tuttle, W. C. (Wilbur C.), 1883-1969 By order of Buck Brady Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from the July 1, 1928 issue of Adventure magazine. Release date is 2024-05-07 Roger Frank and Sue Clark "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.) Originally published: New York: The Butterick Publishing Company, 1928 Short stories Western stories Sheriffs -- Fiction Produced from the July 1, 1928 issue of Adventure magazine. https://archive.org/details/adv_1928_07_01 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73555 114280 114280