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050		4	_aPS
100	1		_aTitus, Harold, _d1888-1967
245	1	4	_aThe Last Straw
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2011-06-26
508			_aProduced by Andrew Sly, Al Haines and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"The Last Straw" by Harold Titus is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Jane Hunter, the new owner of a ranch, who is navigating the challenges of her new life in the West. As she arrives to take possession of the ranch, she must contend with local cowhands and the complexities of ranch management while trying to earn their respect in a predominantly male environment. The opening of the book introduces Jane as she arrives at the H.C. ranch, where a group of men have been speculating about her arrival. The ranch is currently struggling with management issues, especially since the previous owner was lax in overseeing business dealings. As the men meet Jane, they are struck by her confidence and appearance, which stand out against the rugged backdrop of ranch life. Jane quickly expresses her determination to learn about ranching and select a foreman by drawing straws, a decision met with mixed reactions. Tom Beck, a skilled cowboy, stands out as he initially refuses to draw, preferring to show his ability through his work rather than leaving his future in chance. The stage is set for a clash between Jane's idealism and the reality of ranch life, as well as the brewing tensions with local ranchers and the men she now must lead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWestern stories
653			_aRanch life -- Fiction
700	1		_aGage, George W., _d1887-1957
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36523
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