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 Project Gutenberg 2013-11-10 Public domain in the USA. 261 Butler, Ellis Parker 1869 1937 Fuller, Arthur D. (Arthur Davenport) 1889 1966 Red Head and Whistle Breeches Produced by David Widger "Red Head and Whistle Breeches" by Ellis Parker Butler is a short story published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1915. This narrative intertwines themes of childhood experiences and adulthood consequences, reflecting on the implications of one's actions while portraying the innocence and trials of youth. The story revolves around the contrast between two young boys, examining their formative years and the decisions that affect their futures. The tale follows the protagonists, Tim Murphy and Willie Gary, showcasing the complexities of friendship, bullying, and redemption. Tim, who becomes a significant figure in a labor strike, finds himself imprisoned, greatly affecting his family. Meanwhile, Willie, nicknamed "Whistle Breeches" due to his embarrassment over his new corduroy pants, initially faces mockery from his peers. As the story unfolds, Willie's relationship with the more confident and brash Red Head is explored, leading to Willie's evolution from a bullied child to a figure of self-assurance who eventually becomes the Governor. Through the interplay of their lives, Butler delves into themes of courage, the impact of the past, and the unforeseen connections that shape one's destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/44152/44152-h/images/titlepage.jpg Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Short stories United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Boys -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Short Stories Category: American Literature 55325 2025-06-17T18:34:32.471420 text/html 32912 2024-10-23T19:39:43 text/html 780717 2025-06-17T18:34:34.717427 application/epub+zip 779307 2025-06-17T18:34:33.008446 application/epub+zip 85739 2025-06-17T18:34:32.719452 application/epub+zip 818454 2025-06-17T18:34:36.191369 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 807543 2025-06-17T18:34:34.431443 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 115457 2022-09-20T07:08:17.380484 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 41853 2025-06-17T18:34:32.269449 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 41730 2018-03-11T11:13:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17364 2025-06-17T18:34:36.345420 application/rdf+xml 23279 2025-06-17T18:34:32.798430 image/jpeg 3667 2025-06-17T18:34:32.758385 image/jpeg 753022 2025-06-17T18:34:32.505436 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia