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Title: The cowboy and the lady and her pa : A story of a fish out of water
Original Publication: New York, NY: International Magazine Corporation, 1926.
Credits: Roger Frank and Sue Clark
Summary: "The Cowboy and the Lady and Her Pa: A Story of a Fish Out of Water" by Irvin S. Cobb is a humorous novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the American West, it explores the clash of cultures between a refined Eastern family and the rugged, free-spirited cowboy lifestyle. The story primarily focuses on themes of romance, class differences, and the experiences of city folk encountering the wild, natural world. The narrative revolves around Mr. Hector Gatling and his family, particularly their daughter, Shirley, who becomes infatuated with a charming young cowboy named Hayes Tripler. As the family embarks on an adventurous trip through the mountains, tension arises as Mr. Gatling grows worried about his daughter's romantic interests. The humor stems from Mr. Gatling's overprotective nature and his observations about love, youth, and changing societal norms. Ultimately, the story culminates in a revelation about the true nature of love and the acceptance of differing lifestyles, leading Mr. Gatling to reconsider his initial judgments about the young cowboy. The book combines entertaining dialogue and engaging character dynamics to address broader themes of love and understanding across class divides. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury), 1876-1944
Illustrator: Allen, James E., 1894-1964
EBook No.: 69929
Published: Feb 1, 2023
Downloads: 144
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Western stories
Subject: Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject: Children of the rich -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Tourists -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The cowboy and the lady and her pa : A story of a fish out of water
Original Publication: New York, NY: International Magazine Corporation, 1926.
Credits: Roger Frank and Sue Clark
Summary: "The Cowboy and the Lady and Her Pa: A Story of a Fish Out of Water" by Irvin S. Cobb is a humorous novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the American West, it explores the clash of cultures between a refined Eastern family and the rugged, free-spirited cowboy lifestyle. The story primarily focuses on themes of romance, class differences, and the experiences of city folk encountering the wild, natural world. The narrative revolves around Mr. Hector Gatling and his family, particularly their daughter, Shirley, who becomes infatuated with a charming young cowboy named Hayes Tripler. As the family embarks on an adventurous trip through the mountains, tension arises as Mr. Gatling grows worried about his daughter's romantic interests. The humor stems from Mr. Gatling's overprotective nature and his observations about love, youth, and changing societal norms. Ultimately, the story culminates in a revelation about the true nature of love and the acceptance of differing lifestyles, leading Mr. Gatling to reconsider his initial judgments about the young cowboy. The book combines entertaining dialogue and engaging character dynamics to address broader themes of love and understanding across class divides. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury), 1876-1944
Illustrator: Allen, James E., 1894-1964
EBook No.: 69929
Published: Feb 1, 2023
Downloads: 144
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Western stories
Subject: Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject: Children of the rich -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Tourists -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.