Frank Reade, Jr., with his new steam horse in the great American desert by Senarens

"Frank Reade, Jr., with His New Steam Horse in the Great American Desert; or, The Sandy Trail of Death" by Senarens is a fiction adventure story likely written in the late 19th century. The book follows the ingenious inventor Frank Reade, Jr., as he embarks on a daring journey into the American West with his latest mechanical creation, a remarkable steam horse. Accompanied by his loyal companions, Barney O'Shea and Pomp, Frank is determined to uncover the truth behind a wrongful murder conviction that has led to an innocent man's impending execution. The opening portion of the narrative introduces Frank Reade, Jr., and his mechanical marvel, the Steam Horse, setting the stage for an exciting expedition into the Great American Desert. The story begins with Frank preparing to investigate the mysterious case of Benjamin Astley, a man wrongfully accused of murder. Alongside the comical yet supportive Barney and Pomp, the trio faces challenges—including quicksand, unfriendly Comanches, and treacherous landscapes—that promise to test their skills and friendship. As they navigate through dangerous scenarios, the tale hints at the unfolding mysteries and personal dilemmas that will arise in their quest for justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Senarens, Luis, 1863-1939
Title Frank Reade, Jr., with his new steam horse in the great American desert
or, The sandy trail of death
Original Publication United States: Frank Tousey Publisher,1892,copyright 1898.
Series Title Frank Reade Library no. 9, vol. 1
Credits David Edwards, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Western stories
Subject American fiction -- 19th century
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Dime novels
Subject Inventors -- United States -- Fiction
Subject Popular literature -- United States
Category Text
eBook-No. 68067
Release Date
Last Update Oct 18, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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