Cato, the creeper; or, The demon of Dead-Man's Forest by Frederick H. Dewey

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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 https://www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library)
Summary "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.)
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
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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