Hole-in-the-Wall Barrett
Hole-in-the-Wall Barrett is a classic western novel by Max Brand. It tells the story of a young man named Barrett who is determined to make a name for himself in the Wild West. He is a loner, but he is also a man of honor and courage. He is determined to make a name for himself and prove his worth. Barrett is hired by a rancher to help him drive a herd of cattle to market. Along the way, he meets a mysterious stranger who calls himself "Hole-in-the-Wall" Barrett. The stranger is a master of disguise and has a knack for getting out of tight spots. He helps Barrett out of a few scrapes and eventually reveals his true identity. Barrett and Hole-in-the-Wall team up to help the rancher get his cattle to market. Along the way, they face off against outlaws, rustlers, and other dangers of the Wild West. In the end, Barrett proves his worth and earns the respect of the rancher and the people of the town.
By Max Brand · First published 1919 · Genre: Western, Adventure, Romance · 3 chapters · 4,182 words
First lines
If this story were not fact it would not be written. It is too incredible for fiction. The best proof of its reality is the very fact that it is incredible, but if further proof is wanted it may be obtained from the twelve good men and true who formed the jury at the trial of Harry McCurtney. If they will not do, certainly Judge Lorry is an unimpeachable witness.
The story has to do with probably the oldest combination known to stories--a hero, a villain, and a beautiful woman. The hero was young, handsome, talented; the villain was middle-aged and rather stout, and smoked big black cigars; the beautiful woman was very beautiful.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Max Brand
- Date: 1919 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Western, Adventure, Romance, Mystery
- Length: 4,182 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 128 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Western — The book is set in the American West and follows the adventures of a cowboy, Hole-in-the-Wall Barrett.
- Adventure — The book follows the protagonist on a series of adventures, including a cattle drive, a train robbery, and a gunfight.
- Romance — The book features a romantic subplot between Hole-in-the-Wall Barrett and a woman named Mary.
- Mystery — The book features a mystery element as Hole-in-the-Wall Barrett attempts to uncover the truth about his past.
Tags
Western · Adventure · Action · Cowboys · Outlaws · Friendship · Betrayal · Survival · Conflict · Courage · Ranching · Heroism