Project Gutenberg 2007-11-16 Public domain in the USA. 136 Page, Thomas Nelson 1853 1922 The Sheriffs Bluff 1908 Produced by David Widger "The Sheriffs Bluff" by Thomas Nelson Page is a humorous novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in a small, old Colonial county and revolves around the figures of the local Sheriff, Aleck Thompson, and the imposing Judge, Lomax. The narrative highlights the theme of authority and public perception through the antics and mishaps that occur during a session of the Circuit Court, particularly involving the community's legal and social dynamics. The plot unfolds during a particularly exciting term of the court, focusing on a case that draws the attention of the entire county. The Sheriff, known for his jovial demeanor and popularity among the townspeople, finds himself in a precarious situation when a drunken man disrupts the court proceedings. The Judge imposes a strict order, demanding that the man be jailed, leading to unexpected complications for the Sheriff. Throughout the story, Thompson navigates both the humor and the seriousness of his position, ultimately managing to maintain his authority while simultaneously showcasing his cleverness. The climax centers around the Sheriff’s blunder, which results in a comedic twist as he is forced to act against his own interests, particularly when confronted by a feisty young woman, Mary Creel, who challenges him over his treatment of her husband. The narrative captures the essence of small-town life, the interplay of power, and the humorous intricacies of human relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Short stories Southern States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PS Text Category: Humour Category: Novels Category: American Literature 68208 2025-08-10T03:57:05.181893 text/html 66938 2021-02-24T22:35:03 text/html 90268 2025-08-10T03:57:08.945886 application/epub+zip 89049 2025-08-10T03:57:06.764856 application/epub+zip 89049 2025-08-10T03:57:05.742883 application/epub+zip 180793 2025-08-10T03:57:10.571865 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 171392 2025-08-10T03:57:08.346877 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 150219 2022-09-11T05:52:26.901202 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 54847 2025-08-10T03:57:04.914901 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 54731 2018-03-08T07:14:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 54037 2007-11-16T10:52:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 54029 2007-11-16T10:52:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22483 2025-08-10T03:57:10.694846 application/rdf+xml 12266 2025-08-10T03:57:06.231876 image/jpeg 3267 2025-08-10T03:57:05.984881 image/jpeg 21273 2018-03-19T05:30:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 21158 2007-11-16T10:52:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 23088 2021-02-24T22:35:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 21142 2007-11-16T10:52:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 88061 2025-08-10T03:57:05.189915 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia