The taking of Cloudy McGee by W. C. Tuttle

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Author Tuttle, W. C. (Wilbur C.), 1883-1969
Title The taking of Cloudy McGee
Original Publication Garden City: Doubleday, Page & Co, 1926.
Note Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Roger Frank and Sue Clark
Summary "The Taking of Cloudy McGee" by W. C. Tuttle is a humorous crime fiction novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the fictional town of Lost Hills, where the themes of greed, desperation, and mistaken identities come into play. The narrative revolves around the wily antics of Ferdinand P. Putney, the town's lawyer, and Amos K. Weed, the anxious cashier of the local bank, as they concoct a plan to embezzle money by involving the notorious criminal Cloudy McGee. The plot centers on a dire financial predicament faced by Amos after investing bank funds into a failed oil venture. With the bank examiner soon to arrive, he and Putney turn to Cloudy McGee, a known bank robber and gambler, to stage a fake robbery. However, in a twist of fate, a bumbling U.S. marshal, mistaking another man for McGee, arrives on the scene, leading to a chaotic culmination. This leads to both hilarity and confusion as the story unfurls with characters who are defined by their desperation, absurdity, and miscommunication. Tuttle crafts an engaging tale filled with witty dialogue and unexpected developments, making it an entertaining read. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Western stories
Subject Embezzlement -- Fiction
Subject Bank robbers -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 73091
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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