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LoC No.: 22016087
Title: Crooked Trails and Straight
Note: Reading ease score: 93.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "Crooked Trails and Straight" by William MacLeod Raine is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around young Curly Flandrau, who finds himself embroiled in the dangerous life of horse thieves and outlaws in the American frontier, dealing with complex relationships and moral dilemmas as he navigates his circumstances. As he mingles with various characters, including fellow rustlers and ranchers, Curly must confront the consequences of his choices and the legacy of crime that threatens to engulf him. The opening of the novel introduces Curly and his companions as they return after a long day on the trail, revealing their involvement in dubious dealings with horses. When Curly runs into an old friend in town, relationships quickly complicate, especially as they attract attention from those seeking justice for their crimes. Tension mounts as they become aware of the consequences of their actions, particularly after one of their party is killed in a confrontation. The chapter sets a gripping tone of adventure, highlighting Curly's internal conflict between the thrill of the outlaw life and the harsh realities it brings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Raine, William MacLeod, 1871-1954
Illustrator: Hutchison, D. C., 1869-1954
EBook No.: 26911
Published: Oct 13, 2008
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: Western stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 22016087
Title: Crooked Trails and Straight
Note: Reading ease score: 93.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Crooked Trails and Straight" by William MacLeod Raine is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around young Curly Flandrau, who finds himself embroiled in the dangerous life of horse thieves and outlaws in the American frontier, dealing with complex relationships and moral dilemmas as he navigates his circumstances. As he mingles with various characters, including fellow rustlers and ranchers, Curly must confront the consequences of his choices and the legacy of crime that threatens to engulf him. The opening of the novel introduces Curly and his companions as they return after a long day on the trail, revealing their involvement in dubious dealings with horses. When Curly runs into an old friend in town, relationships quickly complicate, especially as they attract attention from those seeking justice for their crimes. Tension mounts as they become aware of the consequences of their actions, particularly after one of their party is killed in a confrontation. The chapter sets a gripping tone of adventure, highlighting Curly's internal conflict between the thrill of the outlaw life and the harsh realities it brings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Raine, William MacLeod, 1871-1954
Illustrator: Hutchison, D. C., 1869-1954
EBook No.: 26911
Published: Oct 13, 2008
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: Western stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.