Laughing Bill Hyde and Other Stories: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Laughing Bill Hyde and Other Stories is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Beach, Rex (1877–1949).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Laughing Bill Hyde and Other Stories" by Rex Beach is a collection of short stories, written in the early 20th century. The initial story features the titular character, Bill Hyde, a recently released convict from Deer Lodge Penitentiary. Struggling with his past, Bill finds himself returning to crime as he attempts to start anew in the American West, where he grapples with moral dilemmas and his growing friendship with a doctor named Evan Thomas. At the start of the collection, Laughing Bill Hyde's transition from a prisoner to a fugitive unfolds, showcasing his dark humor and knack for criminal activities. Upon his release, he initially tries to elude his past but quickly returns to thievery, first robbing a citizen and then stealing a payroll from a small-town custodian. His journey continues as he navigates various towns and ultimately makes his way to Alaska, where he encounters Doctor Thomas, who attempts to reform him. The opening portion introduces significant themes of friendship, identity, and the struggles of reintegrating into society after imprisonment, setting the stage for Bill's adventures and the complex relationships he forms along the way.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Laughing Bill Hyde and Other Stories
- Author credits: Beach, Rex (1877–1949)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Fiction
- Short stories
- Western stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Short Stories
- Movie Books
- Western
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