Thicker than water : a story of Hashknife Hartley by W. C. Tuttle

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Author Tuttle, W. C. (Wilbur C.), 1883-1969
LoC No. 27019186
Title Thicker than water : a story of Hashknife Hartley
Original Publication Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1927.
Note Reading ease score: 94.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits Roger Frank and Sue Clark
Summary "Thicker than Water: A Story of Hashknife Hartley" by W. C. Tuttle is a fictional novel written in the late 1920s. The story unfolds in the American West, focusing on complicated relationships among the characters, particularly the conflict between father and son—Rance McCoy and his son, Angel McCoy. The narrative hints at themes of betrayal, identity, and the consequences of gambling on personal relationships, with Angel's tumultuous relationship with Lila being a central point of tension. The opening of the book introduces the complex dynamic between Angel and Rance McCoy, set against the backdrop of their ranch. A heated confrontation reveals the strained relationship, as Angel resents his father's control over his life and expresses a desire to marry Lila, who he believes is not his sister. Their confrontation escalates into a high-stakes gamble where one draws cards to determine who gets the first shot in a potential gunfight. This opening sets the stage for themes of deceit, familial loyalty, and the darker side of human nature as Angel's gambling habits threaten not only his relationship with his father but also with Lila, leading to further complications in the small-town community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Western stories
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Robbers and outlaws -- Fiction
Subject Hartley, Hashknife (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject Stevens, Sleepy (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 72528
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 17, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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