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Beadle's Half Dime Library No. 1114

1901 · Free to read

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About this issue

This issue contains the serial adventure story Shadowed; or, Bob Rockett's Fight for Life by Charles Morris, continuing the exploits of his recurring character. The narrative opens in a dilapidated tenement room on Manhattan's East Side, where Bob Rockett, a fugitive from police pursuit connected to a bank robbery, hides with his associate Beau Bink. When officers surround the building, Bob escapes through skillful maneuvering while Beau conceals him from authorities. The officers intensify their search after learning Bob is wanted for murder—specifically the death of Sally Crapper, allegedly killed by her abusive husband. Beau, shocked by the murder charge against his friend, initially agrees to aid the police's pursuit. The narrative emphasizes action and suspense, with dialogue rendered in period vernacular, and explores themes of urban crime, fugitive escape, and conflicted loyalty.

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