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100	1		_aWilson, Harry Leon, _d1867-1939
245	1	0	_aMa Pettengill
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-12-13
508			_aE-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Project Gutenberg Beginners Projects, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"Ma Pettengill" by Harry Leon Wilson is a humorous novel written in the early 20th century. It revolves around the life on a ranch and focuses on the character of Ma Pettengill, a strong-willed woman with a penchant for knitting and a sharp wit. The narrative explores the dynamics of ranch life, the interactions between its inhabitants, and Ma's amusing perspectives on various topics, including food and social norms. The opening of "Ma Pettengill" introduces the life on the Arrowhead ranch, a place bustling with unexpected activities on a quiet Sunday afternoon. Ma Pettengill, the ranch's matriarch, is seen knitting on the porch while directing the men on the ranch in their newly adopted knitting hobby, initiated as a war effort. Through witty conversations among the cowboys and Ma's clever commentary, readers catch a glimpse of her complex personality—a blend of kindness and a commanding nature. The narrative sets the tone for Ma’s character as both a nurturing figure and a source of sharp humor, hinting at the engaging and comedic scenarios that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWestern stories
653			_aHumorous stories
653			_aWashington (State) -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14348
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