The Last Straw by Harold Titus
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"The Last Straw" by Harold Titus is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Jane Hunter, the new owner of a ranch, who is navigating the challenges of her new life in the West. As she arrives to take possession of the ranch, she must contend with local cowhands and the complexities of ranch management while trying to earn their respect in a predominantly male environment.
The opening of the book introduces Jane as she arrives at the H.C. ranch, where a group of men have been speculating about her arrival. The ranch is currently struggling with management issues, especially since the previous owner was lax in overseeing business dealings. As the men meet Jane, they are struck by her confidence and appearance, which stand out against the rugged backdrop of ranch life. Jane quickly expresses her determination to learn about ranching and select a foreman by drawing straws, a decision met with mixed reactions. Tom Beck, a skilled cowboy, stands out as he initially refuses to draw, preferring to show his ability through his work rather than leaving his future in chance. The stage is set for a clash between Jane's idealism and the reality of ranch life, as well as the brewing tensions with local ranchers and the men she now must lead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Titus, Harold, 1888-1967 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Gage, George W., 1887-1957 |
| Title | The Last Straw |
| Credits |
Produced by Andrew Sly, Al Haines and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 90.9 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Ranch life -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36523 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-36523-7 |
| Release Date | Jun 26, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 260 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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