Dusky Dick: or, Old Toby Castor's great campaign: A story of the last Sioux outbreak: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Dusky Dick: or, Old Toby Castor's great campaign: A story of the last Sioux outbreak: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Dusky Dick: or, Old Toby Castor's great campaign: A story of the last Sioux outbreak is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Badger, Jos. E. (Joseph Edward) (1848–1909).
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"Dusky Dick: or, Old Toby Castor's Great Campaign" by Jos. E. Badger is a novel written in the early 1870s. The narrative focuses on the struggles of settlers during the Sioux uprisings and introduces the character Dusky Dick, a man with a notorious reputation whose motivations are shrouded in suspicion. As the story unfolds, the pivotal characters include Edward Wilson and his daughter Annie, who find themselves embroiled in a conflict that involves threats from both native tribes and their own neighbor. At the start of the novel, we meet Edward Wilson and his daughter Annie at their log cabin when Dusky Dick arrives with alarming news of impending Sioux unrest. While Wilson is initially wary of Dick, he recognizes the urgency of the situation. They soon learn that the Sioux plan to attack nearby settlements, and Dick proposes a controversial deal to Wilson, demanding Annie's hand in marriage in exchange for protecting their homestead. The tension escalates leading to conflict, as characters grapple with treachery, hospitality, and the looming threat of violence, setting the stage for a gripping tale of survival.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Dusky Dick: or, Old Toby Castor's great campaign: A story of the last Sioux outbreak
- Author credits: Badger, Jos. E. (Joseph Edward) (1848–1909)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Abduction -- Fiction
- Dakota Indians -- Fiction
- Dime novels
- Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction
- Indian captivities -- Fiction
- Minnesota -- Fiction
- Scouts (Reconnaissance) -- Fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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