Published in 1917, 'In Self-Defense' by W. C. Tuttle is a humorous collection of short stories set in the fictional town of Piperock, Montana. The narrative follows two cowboys, Ren Merton and Sig Watson, as they leave their cattle-punching jobs to pursue business ventures, leading to a series of comedic misadventures involving romance and misunderstandings. The stories explore themes of friendship, identity, and loyalty, highlighted by the arrival of two women who complicate the cowboys' lives and spark unexpected romances.
