Badge Of Office by Sylvanus Cobb Jr.
Badge of Office is a novel by Sylvanus Cobb Jr. set in the late 1800s. It follows the story of a young man, John, who is determined to make something of himself despite his humble beginnings. He works hard and eventually earns a position as a deputy sheriff in a small town. He is determined to do his job well and prove himself to the townspeople, but he soon finds himself in the middle of a dangerous situation. He must use his wits and courage to protect the town from a gang of outlaws and prove his worth as a lawman. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about justice, loyalty, and courage.
By Sylvanus Cobb Jr. · First published 1893 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Western, Adventure · 276 words
First lines
Sylvanus Cobb, Jr., the author of countless tales of romance and adventure, was a printer by trade, and on one occasion especially his printer's stick served him a good turn. At seventeen years of age he had entered the navy, where his duties were arduous and monotonous. He was serving on the sloop-of-war Fairfield, when it was cruising along the African coast, and one day, desperately tired of his duties, he stood leaning against a gun, his old composing stick in his hand.
-"What's that?" asked an abrupt voice, and turning with a start, young Cobb saw that the captain was watching him.
-"It's a printer's stick, sir," was the reply.
"Are you a printer?"
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Sylvanus Cobb Jr.
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Western, Adventure, Mystery
- Length: 276 words
- Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of a small-town sheriff who is given a badge of office.
- Western — The book is set in the American West and follows the story of a small-town sheriff who is given a badge of office.
- Adventure — The book follows the story of a small-town sheriff who embarks on a journey to reclaim his badge of office.
- Mystery — The book follows the story of a small-town sheriff who must solve a mystery in order to reclaim his badge of office.
Tags
crime · mystery · detective · suspense · thriller · law enforcement · investigation · justice · moral dilemmas · urban setting · character development · plot twists