The Sheriff and His Partner by Frank Harris
"The Sheriff and His Partner" by Frank Harris is a western novel written during the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of a small frontier town in Kansas, the book explores themes of law, justice, and personal conflict in a rapidly changing landscape dominated by both lawlessness and a burgeoning sense of order. It delves into the lives of its characters as they navigate the challenges posed by their environment while
grappling with their past and present relationships. The story follows a young clerk named Wade who becomes embroiled in a dramatic confrontation between Sheriff Samuel Johnson and notorious outlaw Tom Williams, his former partner turned adversary. After a series of events ignited by a highway robbery orcchestrated by Williams, Wade is unwittingly drawn into a mission to arrest Williams under Johnson's authority. The narrative builds tension as Wade grapples with feelings of inadequacy and fear while being propelled into a deadly encounter that culminates in a violent showdown. As both men confront one another, the story highlights the complexity of loyalty, bravery, and the affectations of the past in shaping the course of their lives. Ultimately, it raises questions about justice and moral choices made in the face of violence and rivalry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Harris, Frank, 1856-1931 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Sheriff and His Partner |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23008 |
| Release Date | Oct 12, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 124 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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