Way of the Lawless by Max Brand

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Author Brand, Max, 1892-1944
Title Way of the Lawless
Note Reading ease score: 90.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Summary "Way of the Lawless" by Max Brand is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the rugged backdrop of the American West and centers around Andy Lanning, the unfortunate protégé of a hard-edged blacksmith, Jasper Lanning. Andy is caught in a struggle between his upbringing, which emphasizes toughness and gun skills, and his own gentle nature, leading him to question the violence that surrounds him. The opening of the book introduces us to the complex relationship between Jasper and his young ward, Andy. Jasper, despite his efforts to mold Andy into a formidable man through hard lessons in riding and shooting, ultimately feels that his attempts have failed due to Andy's innate softness. As tensions build, Andy faces a crucial confrontation with Buck Heath, a local tough guy. The scene escalates with Andy feeling pressured and humiliated until he unexpectedly fights back, resulting in him accidentally injuring Heath, which sets off a chain of events leading to Andy's flight and transformation from a naïve young man into a fugitive. This opening portion sets the stage for a gripping exploration of identity, morality, and survival in a violent world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Western stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 9903
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 27, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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