In Self-Defense

William Claude Tuttle (W.C. Tuttle) (1890-1956) was an American author, best known for his Western novels and short stories. He was born in Kansas and spent much of his youth in Oklahoma, where he worked as a cowboy and ranch hand. Tuttle's experiences on the frontier inspired much of his writing, and he became known for his realistic depictions of Western life and his ability to capture the spirit of the American West. Tuttle began his writing career in the 1920s, when he began publishing short stories in pulp magazines. His first novel, "The Westerners," was published in 1926 and was an instant success. He went on to write more than 30 novels over the course of his career, including "Trouble-Shooter," "Gun-Feud of Tumbleweed," and "Wild Horse Range." Tuttle's writing was characterized by its fast-paced action, vivid descriptions of the Western landscape, and its emphasis on honor, loyalty, and courage. His work was popular with readers, and he was widely regarded as one of the leading Western writers of his time. Although Tuttle passed away in 1956, his work continued to be popular among Western fans, and his books have been reprinted and adapted for film and television. He was inducted into the Western Writers of America Hall of Fame in 1972.