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100 1 _aBrindley, Willis
245 1 4 _aThe strike at Too Dry
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aProduced from the January 1925 issue of Blue Book magazine.
500 _aRelease date is 2024-07-27
508 _aRoger Frank and Sue Clark
520 _a"The Strike at Too Dry" by Willis Brindley is a novella written in the early 20th century. This light-hearted and comedic tale revolves around the experiences of young Percival Bigelow, who leaves New York City to visit his uncle Dog and his partner Ducky on a Montana ranch called Too Dry. The book explores themes of adaptation and personal transformation as Percival, initially a fragile poet, navigates the rugged western lifestyle. In the story, Dog and Ducky prepare for the arrival of Percival, who is sent to their ranch due to his poor health. Upon his arrival, however, Percival exhibits a distinct unwillingness to embrace the hardships of ranch life, prompting concern from his relatives. As time passes, through a series of humorous escapades—including a clever scheme involving a washing machine for gold panning—Percival gradually transforms from a weak, disillusioned city dweller into a more spirited individual engaged in the outdoor challenges of Montana. The story culminates in a twist when Percival's cunning reveals a certain shrewdness, as he eventually manipulates the situation to secure the funds he desires to return home, highlighting his growth and adaptability amidst the challenges he faced. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: The Consolidated Magazines Corporation, 1924
653 _aShort stories
653 _aWestern stories
653 _aGold miners -- Fiction
653 _aMontana -- Fiction
653 _aRanches -- Fiction
830 0 _aProduced from the January 1925 issue of Blue Book magazine.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74140
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