Psychology and Copper
By Tuttle, W. C.
In the rough-and-tumble mining country of the American West, grizzled prospector Ike Harper spins the yarn of his partner Magpie Simpkins, a self-styled scientific genius whose enthusiasm for every new fad far outstrips his common sense. When Magpie discovers the wonders of psychology, he wagers he can use the power of the mind to transform a lazy neighbor into a tireless copper miner. But between a greenhorn investor in a dancing derby hat, a promising claim ripe for the taking, and Magpie's latest experiment, the partners' schemes begin to tangle in ways no textbook could predict. A classic tale of frontier humor where fool luck, human nature, and a little too much cleverness collide.
Publisher: The Ridgway Company (in Adventure Magazine)
First published: 1919