The Buckaroo of Blue Wells by W. C. Tuttle
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"The Buckaroo of Blue Wells" by W. C. Tuttle is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around James Eaton Legg, an ex-bookkeeper who, disillusioned with his mundane life, decides to pursue a more adventurous career as a cowboy. This whimsical journey takes him from the drudgery of office work to the rugged yet vibrant landscape of Blue Wells, Arizona, where wild characters and escapades await. The opening
portion introduces us to Jim Legg, who feels trapped in his role at a grocery firm in San Francisco. After a series of humorous and bold interactions, including an unexpected resignation and a fight with a surly express messenger, Jim finds himself embarking on a tumultuous journey to Blue Wells, accompanied by a stray dog named Geronimo. Upon arriving, he is engulfed in the local chaos, including a train robbery and the mischief of wild cowboys. The narrative sets the tone for an engaging tale filled with camaraderie, adventure, and a touch of comedic mishap, inviting readers to join Jim on his transition from office worker to aspiring cowboy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Tuttle, W. C. (Wilbur C.), 1883-1969 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Buckaroo of Blue Wells |
| Original Publication | United States: The Butterick Publishing Company,1926. |
| Series Title | Produced from the November 23, 1926 issue of Adventure magazine. |
| Credits | Roger Frank and Sue Clark. This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Robbery -- Fiction |
| Subject | Cowboys -- Fiction |
| Subject | Hartley, Hashknife (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Stevens, Sleepy (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67431 |
| Release Date | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 408 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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