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Tuttle, W. C. (Wilbur C.)
1883
1969
Tuttle, Wilbur C.
Tuttle, Wilbur Coleman
Valentine, D'Alton
1889
1936
Loco or Love
$aUnited States :$bThe Ridgway Company,$c1918.
Roger Frank and Sue Clark
"Loco or Love" by W. C. Tuttle is a humorous novel set in the American West during the early 20th century. The story follows two partners, Ike Harper and Sheriff Magpie Simpkins, as they navigate their roles in law enforcement while becoming entangled in a budding romance with a mysterious woman named Lily Lester. The plot delves into themes of friendship, love, and the often comedic misadventures of life on the frontier. The narrative unfolds as Ike and Magpie, after discovering Lily’s cabin, become infatuated with her. Their friendly rivalry for her affection leads to a series of humorous exchanges and interactions, filled with witty banter and misunderstandings. As they attempt to protect Lily and pursue their duties as lawmen, they inadvertently face a robbery, and it is through these escapades that their true feelings emerge. The story reaches a turning point when they stumble upon Lily's secret identity, revealing her connection to Abraham Lincoln, adding a twist to their love-struck pursuit. Ultimately, the book combines elements of comedy and adventure, highlighting the dilemmas of love and friendship against the backdrop of their tumultuous lives in the wild West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
20210829003912tuttle
1918
US
Reading ease score: 94.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Short stories
Western stories
Robbery -- Fiction
Sheriffs -- Fiction
Simpkins, Magpie (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Harper, Ike (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Piperock (Montana : Imaginary place) -- Fiction
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Category: Romance
Category: Humour
Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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