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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aButler, Ellis Parker,
_d1869-1937
245 1 0 _aRed Head and Whistle Breeches
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-11-10
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Red Head and Whistle Breeches" by Ellis Parker Butler is a short story published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1915. This narrative intertwines themes of childhood experiences and adulthood consequences, reflecting on the implications of one's actions while portraying the innocence and trials of youth. The story revolves around the contrast between two young boys, examining their formative years and the decisions that affect their futures. The tale follows the protagonists, Tim Murphy and Willie Gary, showcasing the complexities of friendship, bullying, and redemption. Tim, who becomes a significant figure in a labor strike, finds himself imprisoned, greatly affecting his family. Meanwhile, Willie, nicknamed "Whistle Breeches" due to his embarrassment over his new corduroy pants, initially faces mockery from his peers. As the story unfolds, Willie's relationship with the more confident and brash Red Head is explored, leading to Willie's evolution from a bullied child to a figure of self-assurance who eventually becomes the Governor. Through the interplay of their lives, Butler delves into themes of courage, the impact of the past, and the unforeseen connections that shape one's destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653 _aBoys -- Fiction
700 1 _aFuller, Arthur D.
_q(Arthur Davenport),
_d1889-1966
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44152
999 _c84991
_d84991