| Author |
Carter, Nicholas (House name) |
| Title |
New Nick Carter weekly, No. 11, March 13, 1897: Trim in the wilds; or, hunting a criminal on the dark continent
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| Original Publication |
New York: Street & Smith, 1897, copyright 1906.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"New Nick Carter Weekly, No. 11, March 13, 1897: Trim in the Wilds; or, Hunting a Criminal on the Dark Continent" is a fictional adventure tale written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a young detective named Trim, who is determined to capture a dangerous criminal named Jemmy Miller while navigating the challenges of South Africa. Set within a wilderness backdrop, the narrative interweaves themes of bravery, cunning, and the complex relationships between the varying cultures and civilizations encountered on Trim's journey. The opening of the story introduces Trim in the police headquarters of Kimberley, South Africa, discussing past encounters with the elusive Miller and his connection to a gang of diamond thieves. Determined to bring Miller to justice, Trim expresses his intent to pursue the criminal into the wild territory of the Narugas, an indigenous tribe. The chapter sets up Trim's character as courageous and somewhat defiant, particularly in the face of skepticism from local authorities. As he prepares for his journey, we see the beginning of an expedition filled with potential encounters with both nature and hostile tribes, foreshadowing the challenges and dangers that lie ahead for Trim and his companions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Dime novels -- Periodicals
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| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories, American -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73636 |
| Release Date |
May 15, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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