The Denver Express: From "Belgravia" for January, 1884: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Denver Express: From "Belgravia" for January, 1884: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Denver Express: From "Belgravia" for January, 1884 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hayes, Augustus Allen (1837–1892).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Denver Express" by Augustus Allen Hayes is a novel written in the early 1880s, during the period of westward expansion in the United States. The story revolves around a train journey to Denver and explores themes of adventure, personal transformation, and the clash between civilization and lawlessness in the American West. With a rich backdrop that includes a motley group of passengers, a looming threat of train robbers, and the resilience of the human spirit, it paints a vivid picture of life during this dynamic time. The narrative follows several key characters aboard the Denver Express, focusing primarily on Henry Sinclair, an assistant engineer, and his wife, as well as a reformed gambler named Cyrus Foster. As the train travels across the plains, events unfold that lead to a potential threat to the passengers' safety: a notorious gang plans to derail the train. Sinclair takes charge, coordinating with soldiers to thwart the robbers while also addressing the struggles of those around him, including the troubled Sarah Johnson, daughter of a man involved with the gang. The tension culminates in a confrontation that tests the characters' bravery and moral fortitude, leading to resolutions that include love, redemption, and justice amidst the turmoil of frontier life.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Denver Express: From "Belgravia" for January, 1884
- Author credits: Hayes, Augustus Allen (1837–1892)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Short stories
- Train robberies -- Fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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