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Title: The Laughter of Slim Malone

Original Publication: United States: The Frank A. Munsey Company,1919.

Note: Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Roger Frank and Sue Clark

Summary: "The Laughter of Slim Malone" by Max Brand is a fast-paced western novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the notorious character Slim Malone, whose reputation has become legendary in the mining town of Appleton. The story captures the tumultuous atmosphere of a burgeoning frontier town rife with lawlessness, adventure, and colorful characters. The narrative follows the arrival of Lefty Cornwall, a famed gunfighter hired as deputy sheriff to capture Malone, who has been terrorizing the town by robbing stages and ambushing stagecoaches. As Lefty embarks on his quest, he discovers Malone's lair and confronts him. Their encounter leads to unexpected twists, filled with tension and dark humor, highlighting the duality of the violent yet charming nature of both men. Ultimately, the story culminates in a surprising turn of events that redefines both law and loyalty in the rugged backdrop of the West. Through its intriguing characters and engaging plot, the book explores themes of reputation, adventure, and the complexity of human nature in the wild frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Brand, Max, 1892-1944

EBook No.: 67306

Published: Feb 2, 2022

Downloads: 81

Language: English

Subject: Short stories

Subject: Western stories

Subject: Outlaws -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:67306:2 2022-02-02T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Brand, Max en 1
2024-11-10T05:04:14Z The Laughter of Slim Malone

This edition has images.

Title: The Laughter of Slim Malone

Original Publication: United States: The Frank A. Munsey Company,1919.

Note: Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Roger Frank and Sue Clark

Summary: "The Laughter of Slim Malone" by Max Brand is a fast-paced western novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the notorious character Slim Malone, whose reputation has become legendary in the mining town of Appleton. The story captures the tumultuous atmosphere of a burgeoning frontier town rife with lawlessness, adventure, and colorful characters. The narrative follows the arrival of Lefty Cornwall, a famed gunfighter hired as deputy sheriff to capture Malone, who has been terrorizing the town by robbing stages and ambushing stagecoaches. As Lefty embarks on his quest, he discovers Malone's lair and confronts him. Their encounter leads to unexpected twists, filled with tension and dark humor, highlighting the duality of the violent yet charming nature of both men. Ultimately, the story culminates in a surprising turn of events that redefines both law and loyalty in the rugged backdrop of the West. Through its intriguing characters and engaging plot, the book explores themes of reputation, adventure, and the complexity of human nature in the wild frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Brand, Max, 1892-1944

EBook No.: 67306

Published: Feb 2, 2022

Downloads: 81

Language: English

Subject: Short stories

Subject: Western stories

Subject: Outlaws -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:67306:3 2022-02-02T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Brand, Max en 1