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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aBrand, Max,
_d1892-1944
245 1 4 _aThe Laughter of Slim Malone
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
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 June 14, 1919 issue of All-Story Weekly magazine.
500 _aRelease date is 2022-02-02
508 _aRoger Frank and Sue Clark
520 _a"The Laughter of Slim Malone" by Max Brand is a fast-paced western novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the notorious character Slim Malone, whose reputation has become legendary in the mining town of Appleton. The story captures the tumultuous atmosphere of a burgeoning frontier town rife with lawlessness, adventure, and colorful characters. The narrative follows the arrival of Lefty Cornwall, a famed gunfighter hired as deputy sheriff to capture Malone, who has been terrorizing the town by robbing stages and ambushing stagecoaches. As Lefty embarks on his quest, he discovers Malone's lair and confronts him. Their encounter leads to unexpected twists, filled with tension and dark humor, highlighting the duality of the violent yet charming nature of both men. Ultimately, the story culminates in a surprising turn of events that redefines both law and loyalty in the rugged backdrop of the West. Through its intriguing characters and engaging plot, the book explores themes of reputation, adventure, and the complexity of human nature in the wild frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: The Frank A. Munsey Company, 1919
653 _aShort stories
653 _aWestern stories
653 _aOutlaws -- Fiction
830 0 _aProduced from the June 14, 1919 issue of All-Story Weekly magazine.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67306
999 _c108128
_d108128