The Fastest Gun Dead by Julian F. Grow
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| Author | Grow, Julian F. |
|---|---|
| Title | The Fastest Gun Dead |
| Note | Reading ease score: 90.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Fastest Gun Dead" by Julian F. Grow is a science fiction short story published in the early 1960s. The narrative revolves around a peculiar encounter with a fourth skeleton that houses an extraordinary weapon, blending elements of the Wild West with speculative fiction. The likely topic of the book encompasses themes of identity, retribution, and the uncanny intersection of human intent with advanced weaponry. The storyline follows Hiram Pertwee, a doctor, and Jacob Niedelmeier, a hapless ribbon clerk who transforms into the infamous gunslinger, Dirty Jake. Their adventure begins when they discover a skeletal remains of an alien-like creature and an umbrella-shaped weapon that seemingly can read minds and anticipate lethal actions. As Niedelmeier’s persona shifts into that of a notorious gunslinger, he gains respect and infamy in the wild, ultimately leading to his downfall when he faces a challenger who manages to defeat him without ever allowing him a chance to draw his weapon. Pertwee, meanwhile, reflects on this transformation, contemplating the power and chaos that arise when one is dependent on a weapon that acts unpredictably on their violent thoughts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Physicians -- Fiction |
| Subject | Weapons -- Fiction |
| Subject | Gunfighters -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61013 |
| Release Date | Dec 24, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 82 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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