02473cam a22003613u 4500 66248 UtSlPG 20260610134529.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Badger, Jos. E. (Joseph Edward), 1848-1909 The Texas Hawks; or, The Strange Decoy Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Beadle's Pocket Novels No. 59 Release date is 2021-09-08 David Edwards, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library) "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.) Original publication data not identified Dime novels Texas -- Fiction Brigands and robbers -- Fiction Kiowa Indians -- Fiction Beadle's Pocket Novels No. 59 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66248 107070 107070