Death-Dealer

# Death-Dealer, the Shawnee Scourge; or, The Wizard of the Cliffs

By Arthur L. Meserve, published by Beadle and Adams in 1875. This frontier adventure serial follows Dick, an infamous scout known as the Death-Dealer, a physically misshapen but skilled tracker and Indian-hunter operating along the Scioto River settlements. The narrative begins with Dick resting in the forest when he spots a Native American scout, prompting him to follow the trail. He discovers multiple savages converging on an unknown location, apparently planning an attack on settlers. Ambushed by several warriors, Dick flees through the forest, killing at least two pursuers before using the approaching darkness to elude his hunters. The text emphasizes Dick's tracking abilities, combat skills, and deep knowledge of frontier warfare as he works to uncover and prevent the impending assault.