Dirty Work for Doughgod

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tuttle, W. C. (Wilbur C.), 1883-1969.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Dirty Work for Doughgod" by W. C. Tuttle is a humorous short story written in the early 20th century. The narrative takes place in a fictional town called Paradise, focusing on the antics and misadventures of cowboys as they deal with a progressive incident involving a female school teacher. The story highlights the comedic and often absurd nature of masculinity and societal expectations in a rural Western setting. The plot centers around Doughgod Smith, who inadvertently invites a woman to teach in Paradise despite the local trustees' objections to female educators. When the lady arrives, a series of slapstick events unfolds involving Doughgod's friends-Chuck, Muley, Telescope, and Henry Peck-as they scramble to manage their unexpected guest while simultaneously trying to dodge their own blunders. Their attempts to cover up their involvement with the lady lead to chaos, including a runaway horse incident and the misunderstanding of the teaching position, ultimately culminating in a humorous resolution that reflects Tuttle's satirical take on gender dynamics and cowboy culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Roger Frank and Sue Clark

Notes:

Reading ease score: 92.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Release date is 2021-08-12