Wheeler, Edward L. (Edward Lytton) 1855?-1885 creator text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Deadwood Dick Jr. Branded; or, Red Rover at Powder Pocket" by Edward L. Wheeler is a Western novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the daring exploits of Deadwood Dick, a young detective known for his bravery and resourcefulness in the face of outlaw threats. In this installment, he faces off against the notorious Captain Joaquin, who is determined to make an example of him after a failed train robbery. The opening of the narrative thrusts the reader into a tense train robbery led by Captain Joaquin and his gang, which becomes complicated by the courageous intervention of Deadwood Dick junior, who attempts to rally the passengers to defend themselves. However, his efforts lead to dire consequences, and he finds himself captured by Joaquin. The plot escalates as Dick's fate becomes uncertain; Captain Joaquin's cruel intentions culminate in a dramatic branding and sentencing to death, but the stage is set for unexpected twists, especially with the introduction of Susana—a character who swings the narrative toward potential redemption and revenge. As Dick's journey unfolds, the reader is left anticipating how his wits, bravery, and alliances will play out in a world filled with lawlessness and betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-05-09 Produced by David Edwards, Demian Katz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University (http://digital.library.villanova.edu/)) Original publication data not identified Fiction Western stories PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45618 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45618 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134039.0 45618