or, The sandy trail of death Senarens, Luis 1863-1939 creator text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Frank Reade, Jr., with His New Steam Horse in the Great American Desert; or, The Sandy Trail of Death" by Senarens is a fiction adventure story likely written in the late 19th century. The book follows the ingenious inventor Frank Reade, Jr., as he embarks on a daring journey into the American West with his latest mechanical creation, a remarkable steam horse. Accompanied by his loyal companions, Barney O'Shea and Pomp, Frank is determined to uncover the truth behind a wrongful murder conviction that has led to an innocent man's impending execution. The opening portion of the narrative introduces Frank Reade, Jr., and his mechanical marvel, the Steam Horse, setting the stage for an exciting expedition into the Great American Desert. The story begins with Frank preparing to investigate the mysterious case of Benjamin Astley, a man wrongfully accused of murder. Alongside the comical yet supportive Barney and Pomp, the trio faces challenges—including quicksand, unfriendly Comanches, and treacherous landscapes—that promise to test their skills and friendship. As they navigate through dangerous scenarios, the tale hints at the unfolding mysteries and personal dilemmas that will arise in their quest for justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2022-05-13 David Edwards, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library) Originally published: United States: Frank Tousey Publisher, 1892 Science fiction Western stories American fiction -- 19th century Adventure stories Dime novels Inventors -- United States -- Fiction Popular literature -- United States PS United States: Frank Tousey Publisher, 1892 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68067 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68067 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134554.0 68067