Frank H. Spearman

WHISPERING SMITH (Western Thriller) (eBook, ePUB)

A Daring Policeman on a Mission to Catch the Notorious Train Robbers

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Luke "Whispering" Smith is a railroad policeman in frontier-era Wyoming and on a hot pursuit of a notorious gang of train robbers (based upon the actual "Hole in the Wall" gang). But can Smith outwit these elusive and clever train robbers or will they get the better of him? Frank H. Spearman was an American author who was known for his Western books and especially for his fiction and non-fiction works on the topic of railroads. His western novel Whispering Smith-the title character of which was modelled on real-life Union Pacific Railroad detectives Timothy Keliher and Joe Lefors (though the name of the titular hero was apparently derived from another UPRR policeman, James L. "Whispering" Smith)-was made into a movie 8 times.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: e-artnow
• Seitenzahl: 258
• Altersempfehlung: ab 9 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Juli 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788026879282
• Artikelnr.: 48864072

Autorenporträt

Frank Hamilton Spearman (September 6, 1859 - December 29, 1937) was an American author known for his captivating tales of the American West, particularly those set against the backdrop of the railroads. One of his most recognized works is 'Whispering Smith' (1906), a novel that intertwines the worlds of western outlaws and railroad detectives, making Spearman a noteworthy figure in early 20th-century American literature. His westerns often provided a nuanced perspective on the frontier ethos and the industrial progress symbolized by the railroad. Spearman's narratives were celebrated for their swift action, moral gravitas, and authenticity, attributed to his thorough research and genuine admiration for the railroaders who were the unsung heroes of America's Westward expansion. 'Whispering Smith' became so popular that it was adapted into several films and television series, cementing Spearman's legacy as a western fiction author. Literary scholars recognize Spearman's work for its realism and detailed portrayal of railway life, which was a novelty at that time (Witschi, N.S., 2001). Drawing upon his banking background, his novels were also marked by their depiction of financial strifes and the importance of law in burgeoning communities. Spearman's literary style amalgamates regionalist tendencies with the melodramatic thrills of popular literature, making his works both significant cultural artifacts and engaging reads.