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Too much progress for Piperock: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

Too much progress for Piperock: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

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Too much progress for Piperock is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Tuttle, W. C. (Wilbur C.) (1883–1969).

Catalogue synopsis

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"Too Much Progress for Piperock" by W. C. Tuttle is a humorous novel written during the early 20th century, specifically in the 1920s. The story revolves around the arrival of a beautiful artist named Henrietta Harrison to the small, quirky town of Piperock, where she seeks inspiration for her work but instead stirs up a comedic whirlwind of chaos amongst the local men and women. The book captures the clash between tradition and progress as the townsfolk react to Henrietta's unconventional ideas. The narrative is told through the eyes of Ike Harper, who, along with his friend Magpie Simpkins, becomes embroiled in the hilarious events that unfold as Henrietta attempts to introduce modern dancing to a town accustomed to its old ways. As the townspeople rally to learn her interpretive dancing, various misunderstandings, rivalries, and romantic entanglements occur, leading to comedic scenarios filled with colorful characters. The story culminates in a chaotic dance performance that showcases not only the new ideas but also the resistance from the townsfolk, resulting in a memorable and entertaining exploration of change in a small community.

Book and edition facts

  • Title: Too much progress for Piperock
  • Author credits: Tuttle, W. C. (Wilbur C.) (1883–1969)
  • Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

  • Harper, Ike (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
  • Piperock (Montana : Imaginary place) -- Fiction
  • Short stories
  • Simpkins, Magpie (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
  • Western stories

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: American Literature
  • Category: Humour
  • Category: Novels

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