Dewey, Frederick H. creator text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Cato, the Creeper; or, The Demon of Dead-Man's Forest" by Frederick H. Dewey is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the eerie and treacherous setting of Dead-Man's Forest in Arkansas, focusing on characters like Cato, a freed slave known for his stealth, and Captain Charles Downing, a charming yet cruel leader of a band of robbers. The narrative hints at adventure, danger, and the exploration of human morals against a backdrop of lawlessness and suspense. At the start of the tale, we meet Cato as he wanders through the haunting forest, enjoying a carefree moment until his encounter with the intimidating Captain Fink, who is associated with Downing's notorious band. As the plot progresses, we see Downing and his gang's sinister activities, particularly their plans involving the beautiful Katie Jeffries, who is living in the nearby settlement. The opening portion sets the stage for a thrilling exploration of conflict between the settlers and the outlaws while introducing themes of loyalty, fear, and the struggle for survival in a perilous environment. The reader is drawn into a world filled with tension and foreboding, as Katie’s fate becomes intertwined with the machinations of Downing and his threatening crew. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2022-06-18 David Edwards, SF2001, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library) Originally published: United States: Beadle and Adams, 1872 Detective and mystery stories African Americans -- Fiction Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction Rescues -- Fiction Abduction -- Fiction Dime novels Arkansas -- Fiction Unrequited love -- Fiction Brigands and robbers -- Fiction PS United States: Beadle and Adams, 1872 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68343 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68343 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134558.0 68343