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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aNorton, Roy,
_d1869-1942
245 1 3 _a"A Cathcart or a Riggs?"
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aProduced from the October 20, 1926 issue of The Popular Magazine.
500 _aRelease date is 2023-03-24
508 _aRoger Frank and Sue Clark
520 _a“A Cathcart or a Riggs?” by Roy Norton is a short story written in the early 20th century, likely in the 1920s. This narrative unfolds in a rough mining town in the American West, showcasing themes of personal identity, social reform, and interpersonal relationships. The story revolves around the enigmatic character Pearl Brown, her associations with the townsfolk, and the contrast between her and Horace Ring, who aspires to reform the community through journalism. The plot centers on Pearl Brown, a strong-willed woman who owns and operates the Alamo, an entertainment venue in the frontier town of Murdock. After a series of confrontations and misunderstandings with Horace Ring, the town’s reform-minded editor, the two eventually navigate their enmity into unexpected territory, revealing their deeper motivations and histories. As Pearl’s past intertwines with Ring’s aspirations, the story unfolds through a mix of brawls, social commentary, and relational dynamics, ultimately culminating in Pearl’s transformation and reconciliation with her identity. Ring's journey also reflects the challenges of standing up for one's beliefs, leading to a dramatic confrontation that changes the course of their lives. The resolution highlights themes of redemption and understanding, as both characters move towards a new chapter in their lives together, symbolizing change within themselves and their community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York, NY: Street & Smith Publications, 1926
653 _aShort stories
653 _aWestern stories
653 _aWomen -- Fiction
653 _aReformers -- Fiction
653 _aMining camps -- Fiction
830 0 _aProduced from the October 20, 1926 issue of The Popular Magazine.
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/PopularMagazineV082N0119261020
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70360
999 _c111086
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