Shepherds for Science

** "Shepherds for Science" by W. C. Tuttle is a comedic yarn spun around two unlikely heroes, Dirty Shirt Jones and Ike Harper, who find themselves wearing deputy sheriff badges amid the quirky landscapes of Yaller Rock County. This early 20th-century tale bubbles with the kind of humor that finds laughter in life's absurd corners, particularly in the Wild West. The story follows Dirty and Ike's accidental journey as shepherds attempting to manage a flock of sheep abandoned by Sheriff Magpie Simpkins, a task that leads them down a rabbit hole of eccentric encounters, including oddball professors captivated by the psychological effects of sheep-herding. As they grapple with rebellious sheep and rival cowboys, the narrative revels in witty banter and farcical circumstances, ultimately suggesting that while shepherding might not be a sign of insanity, it certainly tests the limits of sanity, potentially turning a person into either a fool or a "superman." **