Tumbling River Range

Hashknife Hartley

by W.C. Tuttle

The classic Western "Tumbling River Range" transports readers to the American West in the early 1900s. The plot of the novel follows the exploits of three cowboys as they deal with problems on the ranch, such as cattle rustling, bad weather, and disputes with neighboring ranches. The plot has an exciting fusion of action, adventure, and drama, as well as detailed descriptions of the Western countryside and themes of justice and loyalty. For lovers of Western literature and anybody interested in the history and culture of the American West, "Tumbling River Range" by W. C. Tuttle is a must-read.

170 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1935

About the author

W. C. Tuttle (Wilbur Coleman Tuttle) was an American writer, almost all of which were westerns. His best known character was Hashknife Hartley, who along with his friend Sleepy Stevens, served as unofficial detectives solving crimes on the ranches where they worked as cowboys.

He was also a screenwriter hailing back to the silent era. He wrote the screenplays for 52 films between 1915 and 1945.

A semi-pro baseball player in his youth, Tuttle served as President of the Pacific Coast Baseball League 1935-1943.[1] Tuttle recommended to the Los Angeles Angels that the team should ask Gene Lillard to join them.

Reviews

[Chris Stephens · Rating 4 out of 5]

pure, light, humorus western joy.
there is nothing like it in today's writing.