Project Gutenberg 2021-12-20 Public domain in the USA. 163 Tuttle, W. C. (Wilbur C.) 1883 1969 Tuttle, Wilbur C. Tuttle, Wilbur Coleman Upside Down or Backwards $aUnited States :$bThe Ridgway Company,$c1918. Roger Frank and Sue Clark "Upside Down or Backwards" by W. C. Tuttle is a comedic short story that was published in the early 20th century, specifically in a 1918 issue of Adventure magazine. The narrative follows the amusing escapades of two characters, Magpie Simpkins and Ike Harper, partners in a mining venture who find themselves entangled in a series of humorous events stemming from an impulsive purchase made while intoxicated. The story primarily explores themes of friendship, misadventure, and the absurdities of life in the Wild West. The plot centers around Magpie's return from a trip to the East, carrying with him a bewildering purchase: a male cassowary, an exotic bird he can't recall buying due to his drunken state. As the duo grapples with the implications of this impulsive decision, they navigate encounters with various townsfolk who become equally intrigued by the strange bird. The story escalates as the infrastructure of their small town and the locals' reactions spiral into chaos, all while showcasing witty dialogue and colorful characters. Ultimately, the tale is a humorous exploration of folly and the unexpected turns that life can take, particularly when one acts without full awareness—symbolized through the bird and its unforeseen consequences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20210829005957tuttle 1918 US Reading ease score: 92.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en Short stories Western stories Montana -- Fiction Simpkins, Magpie (Fictitious character) -- Fiction Harper, Ike (Fictitious character) -- Fiction Piperock (Montana : Imaginary place) -- Fiction PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: Humour Category: Adventure 70331 2025-07-26T11:48:43.436567 text/html 46244 2024-10-18T17:47:06 text/html 282191 2025-07-26T11:48:45.877534 application/epub+zip 282015 2025-07-26T11:48:43.955549 application/epub+zip 79928 2025-07-26T11:48:43.679568 application/epub+zip 322446 2025-07-26T11:48:47.562535 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 315775 2025-07-26T11:48:45.582586 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 113795 2022-09-30T06:08:25.536783 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 62571 2025-07-26T11:48:43.303574 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 42761 2024-10-18T17:47:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17996 2025-07-26T11:48:47.760534 application/rdf+xml 27316 2025-07-26T11:48:43.813570 image/jpeg 5101 2025-07-26T11:48:43.743565 image/jpeg 265257 2025-07-26T11:48:43.450574 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