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Harper's Round Table, October 8, 1895

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Various
Language:
English
Physical Description:
1 online resource : multiple file formats
Place of Publication:
Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
Summary:
"Harper's Round Table, October 8, 1895" by Various is a periodical publication featuring a collection of stories, articles, and serialized tales, written during the late 19th century. This edition includes various contributions, with a notable opening story revolving around the characters Fred March and Jack Howard, who operate a uniquely designed bicycle mail service called the Happy Thought. The narrative primarily focuses on their adventures and challenges in delivering a significant cash package amidst rising tensions and encounters with criminals. The opening of this edition introduces Fred and Jack as they prepare for their mail run, highlighting the advanced technology of their bicycle machine, which is powered by naphtha and boasts impressive speed and safety features. As they embark on their journey, they are immediately met with danger when a signal warns them of a possible pursuit. The tension escalates as they navigate their path, dodging potential threats from criminals chasing after a valuable express package. The narrative encapsulates the excitement and perils of their adventure, setting the stage for further developments in their journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Credits:
Produced by Annie McGuire
Notes:
Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Release date is 2010-07-14

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