Casey Ryan by B. M. Bower
"Casey Ryan" by B. M. Bower is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work revolves around the character of Casey Ryan, a spirited stagecoach driver known for both his optimistic nature and reckless driving skills. Set against the backdrop of the American West, the narrative captures the essence of adventure, misfortune, and humorous mishaps that characterize Casey’s life as he navigates various challenges and encounters. At the start ofthe story, readers are introduced to Casey Ryan through tales shared among men who have fondly remembered his brash and audacious youth. Casey is depicted as a small, wiry man with a penchant for fast driving, and he confidently recounts his escapades on the dangerous mountain roads where he often evaded robbers and wild animals alike. As the narrative unfolds, Casey finds himself trading his horse-drawn stagecoach for a Ford automobile, reflecting the changing times and his fierce determination to maintain his reputation as the hardest driver in the West. We witness his misadventures with the new vehicle, including comical conflicts and accidents, setting the stage for further exploits that reveal both his grit and whimsical charm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bower, B. M., 1871-1940 |
|---|---|
| Title | Casey Ryan |
| Note | Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Project Gutenberg Beginners Projects, Charles M. Bidwell, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Ryan, Casey (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 12495 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 92 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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