Nick Carter Stories No. 134, April 3, 1915; The Secret of Shangore; Or, Nick…

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Author Carter, Nicholas (House name)
Title Nick Carter Stories No. 134, April 3, 1915; The Secret of Shangore; Or, Nick Carter Among the Spearmen
Credits David Edwards, Nahum Maso Carcases, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library)
Summary "The Secret of Shangore; Or, Nick Carter Among the Spearmen" is a fictional detective story likely written in the early 20th century, specifically during the early 1910s. The narrative follows the renowned detective Nick Carter, who, accompanied by his assistants and the wealthy Jefferson Arnold, embarks on an expedition to the mysterious land of the Golden Scarab to find Arnold’s son and capture a thief named William Pike. The plot promises an intriguing blend of adventure, strategy, and confrontation. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Jefferson Arnold, who is determined to track down the infamous crook William Pike in the unfamiliar terrain of the Himalayas. He is accompanied by Nick Carter, the seasoned detective, and his eager young assistant, Patsy Garvan. As they prepare for their journey into dangerous territories, tension builds with discussions of hostile encounters with the local tribes and the potential for deceit. The opening sets a tone of excitement and danger, with hints at cultural mysteries and supernatural elements as the characters express their fears and ambitions about the enigmatic land they are about to explore. A sense of foreboding is introduced through the prospect of treachery from the natives, which hints at the thrilling confrontations that are likely to ensue in their quest. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject India -- Fiction
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject Millionaires -- Fiction
Subject Dime novels
Subject Fugitives from justice -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 66485
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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