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100 1 _aTuttle, W. C.
_q(Wilbur C.),
_d1883-1969
245 1 4 _aThe Dead-Line
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from the October 20, 1924 issue of Adventure magazine.
500 _aRelease date is 2021-11-26
508 _aRoger Frank and Sue Clark.
520 _a"The Dead-Line" by W. C. Tuttle is a novel written in the early 20th century that delves into the tensions between cattlemen and sheep herders in a rugged American frontier setting. The story centers around Jack Hartwell, a conflicted cowboy who grapples with his loyalty to his cattleman roots while being married to Molly, the daughter of a prominent sheepman. As hostilities escalate between the factions, Jack finds himself in the midst of a brewing conflict that threatens both his marriage and his life. The opening of "The Dead-Line" introduces the reader to the harsh realities of life in Lo Lo Valley, highlighting the precarious existence of the Hartwell family and the societal pressures they face. Jack returns home to share unsettling news of escalating hostilities and a newly drawn "dead-line," while conversations with Molly reveal a deep-seated conflict fueled by familial and romantic ties that complicate their situation. The narrative hints at past grievances and secrets that shape their tumultuous relationship, setting the stage for the inevitable clash between the competing interests in the valley. As Jack wrestles with his place within this divided community, the reader is drawn into a gripping tale of identity, loyalty, and the consequences of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: The Ridgway Company, 1924
653 _aWestern stories
653 _aCowboys -- Fiction
653 _aRanchers -- Fiction
653 _aShepherds -- Fiction
653 _aHartley, Hashknife (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
653 _aStevens, Sleepy (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
830 0 _aProduced from the October 20, 1924 issue of Adventure magazine.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66821
999 _c107643
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