The Feud Buster by Robert E. Howard
The Feud Buster is a novel by Robert E. Howard, set in the American West of the late 19th century. It tells the story of a young man named Tom Mason, who is determined to put an end to the long-standing feud between two powerful families in his small town. With the help of his friends, Tom sets out to find a way to bring peace to the town and put an end to the violence that has plagued it for years. Along the way, he must face off against the powerful forces of both families, as well as the law, in order to achieve his goal. In the end, Tom must decide if he is willing to risk his own life in order to bring peace to the town.
By Robert E. Howard · First published 1928 · Genre: Western, Adventure, Fiction · 6,051 words
First lines
These here derned lies which is being circulated around is making me sick and tired. If this slander don't stop I'm liable to lose my temper, and anybody in the Humbolts can tell you when I loses my temper the effect on the population is wuss'n fire, earthquake, and cyclone.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Robert E. Howard
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Western, Adventure, Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Length: 6,051 words
- Structure: 1 section, 192 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Western — The title of the book, 'The Feud Buster', suggests a story set in the American West, where feuds between families and towns were common.
- Adventure — The protagonist of the book is likely to embark on a journey of some kind, as suggested by the title, which implies a mission to end a feud.
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is written by Robert E. Howard.
- Historical Fiction — The book is likely to be set in a historical period, as the title implies a story set in the American West.
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adventure · fantasy · action · sword and sorcery · heroism · conflict · mythology · violence · historical · pulp fiction · Robert E. Howard · feud