Midnight Jack, or The road-agent: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Midnight Jack, or The road-agent: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Midnight Jack, or The road-agent is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Harbaugh, T. C. (Thomas Chalmers) (1849–1924).
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"Midnight Jack, or The Road-Agent" by T. C. Harbaugh is a novel set during the late 19th century that explores themes of vengeance, bravery, and the clash between different cultures in the American West. The story revolves around Midnight Jack, a notorious road agent, and his quest to rescue his sister and avenge his family's honor against their Sioux captors. This work falls within the genre of adventure fiction and paints a vivid picture of the lawless era of the American frontier. The narrative follows Midnight Jack as he navigates the treacherous landscape marked by conflict between settlers and Native Americans. After his sister, Dora, is captured by Sioux warriors, Jack embarks on a perilous journey to save her, encountering various challenges including confrontations with enemies like the whisky smuggler Tanglefoot and the vile Golden George. Accompanied by allies like Rube Rattler and Gopher Gid, Jack must confront his past while striving for redemption. The climax unfolds against the backdrop of the sun-dance ritual, where Jack’s determination and courage are put to the ultimate test as he fights for his sister's freedom and faces profound moral dilemmas. Through thrilling encounters and emotional revelations, the book delivers a gripping tale of loyalty and retribution in a tumultuous period of American history.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Midnight Jack, or The road-agent
- Author credits: Harbaugh, T. C. (Thomas Chalmers) (1849–1924)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Brigands and robbers -- Fiction
- Dakota Indians -- Fiction
- Dime novels
- Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Fiction
- Indian captivities -- Fiction
- Indians of North America -- Fiction
- Rescues -- Fiction
- Trappers -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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