Cato, the creeper; or, The demon of Dead-Man's Forest by Frederick H. Dewey
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"Cato, the Creeper; or, The Demon of Dead-Man's Forest" by Frederick H. Dewey is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the eerie and treacherous setting of Dead-Man's Forest in Arkansas, focusing on characters like Cato, a freed slave known for his stealth, and Captain Charles Downing, a charming yet cruel leader of a band of robbers. The narrative hints at adventure, danger, and the exploration
of human morals against a backdrop of lawlessness and suspense. At the start of the tale, we meet Cato as he wanders through the haunting forest, enjoying a carefree moment until his encounter with the intimidating Captain Fink, who is associated with Downing's notorious band. As the plot progresses, we see Downing and his gang's sinister activities, particularly their plans involving the beautiful Katie Jeffries, who is living in the nearby settlement. The opening portion sets the stage for a thrilling exploration of conflict between the settlers and the outlaws while introducing themes of loyalty, fear, and the struggle for survival in a perilous environment. The reader is drawn into a world filled with tension and foreboding, as Katie’s fate becomes intertwined with the machinations of Downing and his threatening crew. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dewey, Frederick H. |
|---|---|
| Title | Cato, the creeper; or, The demon of Dead-Man's Forest |
| Original Publication | United States: Beadle and Adams,1872,copyright 1884. |
| Series Title | Beadle's Pocket Novels No. 118 |
| Credits | David Edwards, SF2001, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | African Americans -- Fiction |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Rescues -- Fiction |
| Subject | Abduction -- Fiction |
| Subject | Dime novels |
| Subject | Arkansas -- Fiction |
| Subject | Unrequited love -- Fiction |
| Subject | Brigands and robbers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68343 |
| Release Date | Jun 18, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 363 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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