Nick Carter Stories No. 134, April 3, 1915; The Secret of Shangore; Or, Nick Carter Among the Spearmen: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Nick Carter Stories No. 134, April 3, 1915; The Secret of Shangore; Or, Nick Carter Among the Spearmen: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Nick Carter Stories No. 134, April 3, 1915; The Secret of Shangore; Or, Nick Carter Among the Spearmen is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Carter, Nicholas (House name).
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"The Secret of Shangore; Or, Nick Carter Among the Spearmen" is a fictional detective story likely written in the early 20th century, specifically during the early 1910s. The narrative follows the renowned detective Nick Carter, who, accompanied by his assistants and the wealthy Jefferson Arnold, embarks on an expedition to the mysterious land of the Golden Scarab to find Arnold’s son and capture a thief named William Pike. The plot promises an intriguing blend of adventure, strategy, and confrontation. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Jefferson Arnold, who is determined to track down the infamous crook William Pike in the unfamiliar terrain of the Himalayas. He is accompanied by Nick Carter, the seasoned detective, and his eager young assistant, Patsy Garvan. As they prepare for their journey into dangerous territories, tension builds with discussions of hostile encounters with the local tribes and the potential for deceit. The opening sets a tone of excitement and danger, with hints at cultural mysteries and supernatural elements as the characters express their fears and ambitions about the enigmatic land they are about to explore. A sense of foreboding is introduced through the prospect of treachery from the natives, which hints at the thrilling confrontations that are likely to ensue in their quest.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Nick Carter Stories No. 134, April 3, 1915; The Secret of Shangore; Or, Nick Carter Among the Spearmen
- Author credits: Carter, Nicholas (House name)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Detective and mystery stories
- Dime novels
- Fugitives from justice -- Fiction
- India -- Fiction
- Millionaires -- Fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
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