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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aPhillips, Michael J.,
_d1877?-1932
245 1 0 _aGun play
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
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 January 25 issue of Blue Book Magazine.
500 _aRelease date is 2024-07-29
508 _aRoger Frank and Sue Clark
520 _a"Gun Play" by Michael J. Phillips is a short story that falls within the genre of Western fiction, written during the early to mid-20th century. This narrative takes place in a rough-and-tumble Western setting, focusing on themes of masculinity, gunfighting, and the code of conduct among cowboys and townsfolk. The story likely addresses the consequences of violence and rivalry in a landscape shaped by lawlessness and bravado. The plot centers around Chihuahua Pete, a young and reckless cowboy known for his violent past, who confronts a seemingly unassuming man named Henry. In a tense standoff, fueled by Pete's arrogance and Henry's unexpected composure, the story unfolds into a duel that pits the two against one another. As the duel proceeds, it becomes clear that Henry possesses remarkable shooting skills, which he eventually uses to outmatch the reckless cowboy. The climax reveals not only the outcome of their confrontation but also serves as a commentary on the hidden strengths of ordinary individuals in a society quick to judge by appearances. The ending underscores the theme that true competence and bravery can reside in the most unexpected characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York: The Consolidated Magazines Corporation, 1925
653 _aShort stories
653 _aWestern stories
653 _aGunfighters -- Fiction
830 0 _aProduced from the January 25 issue of Blue Book Magazine.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74150
999 _c114875
_d114875