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050		4	_aPS
100	1		_aGregory, Jackson, _d1882-1943
245	1	4	_aThe Short Cut
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-07-31
508			_aE-text prepared by Al Haines
520			_a"The Short Cut" by Jackson Gregory is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story opens with the sudden and tragic death of a young man named Arthur Shandon, discovered by a girl named Wanda Leland, who is struck by the calm beauty of nature juxtaposed against the horror of the situation. Set against a backdrop of the American West, the narrative explores themes of innocence, the fragility of life, and societal expectations surrounding familial relationships. At the start of the book, Wanda, enjoying a serene spring day, encounters the distressing scene of Arthur's lifeless body near Echo Creek after he has been shot. As she grapples with the shock of the moment and the realization of death, the narrative reveals her deep emotional turmoil and sense of loyalty, leading to her suspicion surrounding the potential involvement of Wayne Shandon, Arthur's brother, who has a troubled past. The opening chapters set a poignant tone, hinting at a complex mystery involving love, loyalty, and the consequences of a man's reckless actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWestern stories
700	1		_aJohnson, Frank Tenney, _d1874-1939
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18950
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