An outlaw's pledge; or, The raid on the old stockade by Spencer Dair
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"An Outlaw's Pledge; or, The Raid on the Old Stockade" by Colonel Spencer Dair is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story delves into the life and misadventures of Red Rogers, a notorious outlaw who escapes from jail and embarks on a daring quest to honor a pledge made to a fallen comrade. This unfolding tale is steeped in themes of loyalty, rebellion, and the complexities of moral choices
in a lawless landscape. The opening of the book introduces Red Rogers as he shatters the stillness of the night with a cry that signals trouble for a group of Mounted Scouts on patrol. The three scouts, Jennings, Shaw, and a rookie named Scotty, initially find themselves in a precarious situation, caught off guard by their missing horses, which have been stolen by the cunning outlaw. As tensions rise, the narrative reveals the rivalry among the scouts, the clear danger posed by Rogers, and the desperate stakes involved as they navigate the wilderness. The chapter sets the stage for an imminent clash between the forces of law and disorder, showcasing both the rugged environment of the Bad Lands and the suspenseful dynamics between characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dair, Spencer |
|---|---|
| Title | An outlaw's pledge; or, The raid on the old stockade |
| Original Publication | United States: Arthur Westbrook Company,1910,copyright 1911. |
| Series Title | American Indian Weekly, Vol. I, No. 1 |
| Credits | David Edwards, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Outlaws -- Fiction |
| Subject | Badlands (S.D. and Neb.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Dime novels -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69119 |
| Release Date | Oct 9, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 272 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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