The Helpers (1899) - Lynde, Francis
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The Helpers is a novel written by Francis Lynde and originally published in 1899. The story follows the adventures of a group of young men who work as ""helpers"" on the railroad in the American West. The main character, David Kent, is a recent college graduate who takes a job as a helper to gain experience and explore the frontier. Along the way, he and his fellow helpers encounter various challenges, including bandits, natural disasters, and conflicts with Native Americans. The novel explores themes of friendship, courage, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving environment.…mehr

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The Helpers is a novel written by Francis Lynde and originally published in 1899. The story follows the adventures of a group of young men who work as ""helpers"" on the railroad in the American West. The main character, David Kent, is a recent college graduate who takes a job as a helper to gain experience and explore the frontier. Along the way, he and his fellow helpers encounter various challenges, including bandits, natural disasters, and conflicts with Native Americans. The novel explores themes of friendship, courage, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving environment. Throughout the story, Kent and his companions must rely on their wits and resourcefulness to overcome obstacles and protect each other. The Helpers is a thrilling and action-packed adventure that captures the spirit of the American West and the pioneering spirit of its inhabitants.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Francis Lynde (November 12, 1856-May 16, 1930) was an American writer. Three of his writings were converted into films. He was born in Lewiston, New York, and authored adventure stories set in the American West during the early twentieth century. The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library houses a collection of his papers. His novels are set in the mountains of Colorado, Nevada, and Utah. Railroading and mining provided backdrops for his narratives. The principal protagonists were mostly mining or railroad engineers. His collection of detective stories was named Scientific Sprague. His narrative, Moonshiner of Fact, takes place in the Appalachian Mountains of Eastern Tennessee. Mary Antoinette Stickle Lynde (nee Stickle; 1867-1960) was his wife. He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery in Chattanooga, Tennessee.