Gates, Eleanor 1875-1951 creator True, Allen Tupper 1881-1955 text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Alec Lloyd, Cowpuncher" by Eleanor Gates is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on Cupid Lloyd, a lovable and somewhat mischievous character who enjoys playing matchmaker among the romantic entanglements of the people in Briggs City. Set against the backdrop of the American West, the novel explores themes of love, rivalry, and the colorful dynamics of a small-town community. The opening of "Alec Lloyd, Cowpuncher" introduces us to Cupid Lloyd and his friend Hairoil Johnson, who are pondering the complexities of love and marriage while lounging together at a railroad depot. Cupid is passionate about helping his friend Billy Trowbridge win the heart of Rose Andrews, but soon finds himself tangled in a rivalry with the wealthy and charming Doctor Simpson, who has also set his sights on Rose. The narrative is laced with humor and vivid descriptions of the everyday lives of its characters, setting the stage for further romantic adventures and conflicts in the unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) "Originally published under the title of Cupid: the cowpunch" Release date is 2010-10-26 Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.fadedpage.net Original publication data not identified Western stories Love stories Cowboys -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33884 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33884 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133755.0 33884