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Hayes, Augustus Allen
1837
1892
Hayes, A. A. (Augustus Allen)
The Denver Express
From "Belgravia" for January, 1884
Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Produced by David Widger
"The Denver Express" by Augustus Allen Hayes is a novel written in the early 1880s, during the period of westward expansion in the United States. The story revolves around a train journey to Denver and explores themes of adventure, personal transformation, and the clash between civilization and lawlessness in the American West. With a rich backdrop that includes a motley group of passengers, a looming threat of train robbers, and the resilience of the human spirit, it paints a vivid picture of life during this dynamic time. The narrative follows several key characters aboard the Denver Express, focusing primarily on Henry Sinclair, an assistant engineer, and his wife, as well as a reformed gambler named Cyrus Foster. As the train travels across the plains, events unfold that lead to a potential threat to the passengers' safety: a notorious gang plans to derail the train. Sinclair takes charge, coordinating with soldiers to thwart the robbers while also addressing the struggles of those around him, including the troubled Sarah Johnson, daughter of a man involved with the gang. The tension culminates in a confrontation that tests the characters' bravery and moral fortitude, leading to resolutions that include love, redemption, and justice amidst the turmoil of frontier life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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