Jim Cummings; Or, The Great Adams Express Robbery by A. Frank Pinkerton
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"Jim Cummings; Or, The Great Adams Express Robbery" by A. Frank Pinkerton is a fictional novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the infamous train robber Jim Cummings and the conspiracy that culminates in the daring robbery of the Adams Express Company, showcasing the audacity and cunning of its protagonist. The plot intricately unfolds as Cummings and his accomplices meticulously plan their heist, setting the stage for a
gripping tale of crime and pursuit. The opening of the book introduces the reader to a clandestine meeting in a dimly lit room where three conspirators, including Jim Cummings himself, are engaged in a treacherous scheme. Through secretive discussions, we learn about their meticulous preparations, such as forging letters and strategizing the timing of their robbery, which is set to yield an impressive $100,000. As they finalize their plans amid a tense atmosphere, the reader is thrust into a world of deception and moral ambiguity, setting the tone for the thrilling adventures that will follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Pinkerton, A. Frank |
|---|---|
| Title | Jim Cummings; Or, The Great Adams Express Robbery |
| Credits | Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Rose Koven, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Mystery and detective stories |
| Subject | Train robberies -- United States -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5695 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Aug 3, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 289 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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