The Texas Hawks; or, The Strange Decoy by Jos. E. Badger
"The Texas Hawks; or, The Strange Decoy" by Jos. E. Badger is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds amidst a backdrop of adventure and danger, focusing on a group of young hunters as they encounter a mysterious woman and navigate the perils of the Texas wilderness. The narrative begins with Fred Hawksley, the main character, who becomes enthralled by the strange rider he believes to be a
wild woman, ultimately leading his companions into a web of intrigue and possible treachery. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a hunting party resting around their campfire, where Fred Hawksley shares an extraordinary tale about a beautiful woman he claims to have seen. His buddies express skepticism, but Fred's insistence intrigues them. Suddenly, the mysterious woman appears before them, igniting a chase fueled by curiosity and a hint of danger. Meanwhile, another subplot involving a band of outlaws known as the Night Hawks unfolds, leading to tense confrontations and a deepening mystery. The opening sets the stage for a tale filled with action, a quest for understanding, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of the untamed Texas landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Badger, Jos. E. (Joseph Edward), 1848-1909 |
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| Title | The Texas Hawks; or, The Strange Decoy |
| Series Title | Beadle's Pocket Novels No. 59 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | David Edwards, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Dime novels |
| Subject | Texas -- Fiction |
| Subject | Brigands and robbers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Kiowa Indians -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 66248 |
| Release Date | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 121 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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