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_aTuttle, W. C. _q(Wilbur C.), _d1883-1969 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aPlaying Safe in Piperock |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2022 |
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| 490 | 1 | _aProduced from the December 18, 1919 issue of Adventure magazine. | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2022-01-07 | ||
| 508 | _aRoger Frank | ||
| 520 | _a"Playing Safe in Piperock" by W. C. Tuttle is a humorous novel set in the early 20th century. This lighthearted tale captures the comical exploits of two friends, Ike and Magpie, as they navigate the chaotic life in the quirky and lawless town of Piperock. The narrative is rich with satirical observations about small-town life and the antics of its memorable characters, serving as a delightful reflection of a bygone era. The story unfolds with the return of Ike and Magpie to Piperock after two months of mining work, only to find the town gearing up for an "Old Home Week" Celebration, promising brotherly love and a series of festive events. However, their plans for a circus exhibit quickly spiral into chaos as a menagerie of eccentric characters including a tiger and an elephant, lead to a comedic series of mishaps. The mayor and sheriff try to maintain order as the pair's circus antics threaten to bring disorder to the planned celebrations. Tuttle’s blend of hilarious dialogue, rich characterizations, and slapstick humor portrays a vivid picture of the wild west, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in a light, entertaining literary escape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: The Ridgway Company, 1919 |
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| 653 | _aWestern stories | ||
| 653 | _aCircus -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSimpkins, Magpie (Fictitious character) -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aHarper, Ike (Fictitious character) -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aPiperock (Montana : Imaginary place) -- Fiction | ||
| 830 | 0 | _aProduced from the December 18, 1919 issue of Adventure magazine. | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67118 |
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