A Prevaricated Parade

Name: A Prevaricated Parade
Author: W. C. Tuttle

By W. C. Tuttle

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A band of small‑town ranch hands form a committee to decide how to observe the Fourth of July, trading boastful stories, rival claims to leadership and comic proposals for parades, floats and pageantry. Their bickering and practical jokes escalate into rough horseplay, personal entanglements and an arrest, and the narrator intervenes to break open the jail and free his companions to avert a lynching. The episode blends tall tales, ribald humor and frontier camaraderie as a series of petty rivalries and escapes drives the holiday preparations.

About the Author

W. C. Tuttle

W. C. Tuttle was an American author known for his contributions to early 20th-century literature, particularly in the genres of humor and Western fiction. His works often blend satire with engaging storytelling, reflecting the cultural landscape of his time. Among his notable titles is "The Curse of Drink," which explores themes of addiction and societal norms. Tuttle's writing is characterized by a playful tone and a keen observation of human nature, making his stories both entertaining and thought-provoking. With over 50 published works, he remains a unique voice in the literary heritage of American humor and adventure.