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Buffalo Bill's spy trailer: or, The stranger in camp: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

Buffalo Bill's spy trailer: or, The stranger in camp: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

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Buffalo Bill's spy trailer: or, The stranger in camp is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Ingraham, Prentiss (1843–1904).

Catalogue synopsis

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"Buffalo Bill's Spy Trailer; Or, The Stranger in Camp" by Colonel Prentiss Ingraham is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the legendary character Buffalo Bill and his adventures in the Wild West, featuring themes of survival, mystery, and the pursuit of justice in a rugged and lawless landscape. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the Grand Canyon and introduces key characters embroiled in a conflict with road agents and seeking redemption. The opening of the story presents a dramatic scene as a horseman, later revealed to be the hermit Andrew Seldon, navigates the perilous trails of the Grand Canyon. He is haunted by memories of a catastrophic cliff fall that has buried his comrade, Lucas Langley, and left him as the last survivor in their mining venture. The tense atmosphere escalates as Seldon reflects on his past and his escape from a life of crime, indicating that both he and his companion are fugitives. The arrival of Buffalo Bill and Doctor Dick, who are on a mission to track down a criminal, sets the stage for an intertwining narrative of adventure and intrigue, as they seek to unravel the mysteries of the canyon and confront those who threaten their newfound lives.

Book and edition facts

  • Title: Buffalo Bill's spy trailer: or, The stranger in camp
  • Author credits: Ingraham, Prentiss (1843–1904)
  • Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

  • Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917 -- Fiction
  • Dime novels

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: Adventure
  • Category: American Literature
  • Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
  • Category: Novels

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