Project Gutenberg 2024-07-29 Public domain in the USA. 95 Phillips, Michael J. 1876 1932 Gun play $aNew York :$bThe Consolidated Magazines Corporation, $c1925. Roger Frank and Sue Clark "Gun Play" by Michael J. Phillips is a short story that falls within the genre of Western fiction, written during the early to mid-20th century. This narrative takes place in a rough-and-tumble Western setting, focusing on themes of masculinity, gunfighting, and the code of conduct among cowboys and townsfolk. The story likely addresses the consequences of violence and rivalry in a landscape shaped by lawlessness and bravado. The plot centers around Chihuahua Pete, a young and reckless cowboy known for his violent past, who confronts a seemingly unassuming man named Henry. In a tense standoff, fueled by Pete's arrogance and Henry's unexpected composure, the story unfolds into a duel that pits the two against one another. As the duel proceeds, it becomes clear that Henry possesses remarkable shooting skills, which he eventually uses to outmatch the reckless cowboy. The climax reveals not only the outcome of their confrontation but also serves as a commentary on the hidden strengths of ordinary individuals in a society quick to judge by appearances. The ending underscores the theme that true competence and bravery can reside in the most unexpected characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20240715203328phillips 1925 US Reading ease score: 86.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Short stories Western stories Gunfighters -- Fiction PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: Adventure 46937 2025-06-29T09:25:46.139599 text/html 22832 2024-07-29T07:58:16 text/html 361109 2025-06-29T09:25:48.572559 application/epub+zip 359894 2025-06-29T09:25:47.030613 application/epub+zip 164690 2025-06-29T09:25:46.486547 application/epub+zip 904719 2025-06-29T09:25:49.911530 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 898952 2025-06-29T09:25:48.191639 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 40541 2025-06-29T09:25:46.039634 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20840 2024-07-29T07:58:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15630 2025-06-29T09:25:50.031586 application/rdf+xml 27091 2025-06-29T09:25:46.720598 image/jpeg 4574 2025-06-29T09:25:46.604569 image/jpeg 654187 2025-06-29T09:25:46.153621 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