| Author |
Tuttle, W. C. (Wilbur C.), 1883-1969 |
| Title |
Spawn of the Desert
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 91.9 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Tim Lindell, Susan Carr, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Spawn of the Desert" by W. C. Tuttle is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the Mojave Desert, the book follows the lives of characters embroiled in the rough and tumble world of a mining town called Calico. With themes exploring the nature of life, death, and morality amidst hardship and societal decay, the story weaves in elements of adventure and drama typical of Western literature. The narrative revolves primarily around the enigmatic figure known as Le Saint and his companion, Duke Steele. As they arrive in Calico, they encounter a town marked by lawlessness and violence, with its inhabitants living for the moment amid the relentless desert sun. The plot intensifies as the Saint finds himself drawn into the town's tumultuous social dynamics, including confrontations with the powerful and ruthless Silver Sleed, who holds sway over the town. The story culminates in a dramatic confrontation that reveals deep personal histories, lost identities, and ultimately a cycle of vengeance. As tensions within the town escalate, the Saint grapples with memories of a traumatic past, leading to a climactic showdown that intertwines themes of justice and the search for self. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Western stories
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| Subject |
American fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64284 |
| Release Date |
Jan 13, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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