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Little Snap the Postboy; Or, Working for Uncle SamGeorge Waldo Browne

Little Snap the Postboy; Or, Working for Uncle Sam

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Original author: George Waldo Browne

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"Little Snap the Postboy; Or, Working for Uncle Sam" by George Waldo Browne is a fiction work written during the early 20th century. The story centers around a brave young postboy named Dix Lewis, affectionately known as Little Snap, who risks his life delivering mail in the rugged and often dangerous terrains of West Virginia, facing threats from notorious outlaws and navigating through the challenges posed by the wilderness. At the start of the narrative, we meet Little Snap as he interacts with a mysterious old man named Uncle Solitaire and is tasked with delivering a message. Soon after, he encounters two dangerous bushbinders who attempt to demand a letter from him. Demonstrating great courage and quick thinking, Little Snap manages to escape from their clutches, showcasing his determination to uphold his duties despite the growing threats against him. The opening sets the stage for his adventures filled with danger, intrigue, and the unwavering spirit of a young boy dedicated to serving his community through the U.S. postal service.

Little Snap the Postboy; Or, Working for Uncle Sam, by George Waldo Browne. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #54930.

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38 Chapters

  1. 1.Front Matter201 words
  2. 2.Chapter I: A Postboy's Courage1,831 words
  3. 3.Chapter II: The Missing Mail1,132 words
  4. 4.Chapter III: "i Will Be Back."1,637 words
  5. 5.Chapter IV: What Little Snap Saw1,567 words
  6. 6.Chapter V: Close Quarters1,444 words
  7. 7.Chapter VI: Little Snap's Troubles Increase1,588 words
  8. 8.Chapter VII: "the Truth in a Nutshell."1,283 words
  9. 9.Chapter VIII: "i Am Standing on My Own Feet."1,637 words
  10. 10.Chapter IX: A Terrific Trap1,412 words
  11. 11.Chapter X: Little Snap's Remarkable Ride1,559 words
  12. 12.Chapter XI: The Ride Through Blazed Acre1,163 words
  13. 13.Chapter XII: The Postboy's Arrest1,147 words
  14. 14.Chapter XIII: A Curious Court1,253 words
  15. 15.Chapter XIV: An Unexpected Climax1,310 words
  16. 16.Chapter XV: A Long and a Vain Watch1,410 words
  17. 17.Chapter XVI: A Lonely Night Ride1,163 words
  18. 18.Chapter XVII: Little Snap's Disappointment1,328 words
  19. 19.Chapter XVIII: A Perilous Undertaking1,274 words
  1. 20.Chapter XIX: The Bushbinders' Plans1,346 words
  2. 21.Chapter XX: A Startling Discovery1,154 words
  3. 22.Chapter XXI: "what Jack Rimmon Says, Goes."1,573 words
  4. 23.Chapter XXII: An Underground Race1,618 words
  5. 24.Chapter XXIII: The Registered Letters Again1,149 words
  6. 25.Chapter XXIV: Driven to the Wall1,256 words
  7. 26.Chapter XXV: Startling Surprises1,189 words
  8. 27.Chapter XXVI: A Life for a Life903 words
  9. 28.Chapter XXVII: Little Snap's Surprise1,252 words
  10. 29.Chapter XXVIII: The Strange Horseman1,212 words
  11. 30.Chapter XXIX: A River Let Loose797 words
  12. 31.Chapter XXX: A Race with a Runaway River997 words
  13. 32.Chapter XXXI: A Startling Relic of the Flood1,169 words
  14. 33.Chapter XXXII: The News That Reached Home909 words
  15. 34.Chapter XXXIII: The Gathering Storm1,161 words
  16. 35.Chapter XXXIV: Little Snap Finds a Clew1,062 words
  17. 36.Chapter XXXV: The Truth at Last1,034 words
  18. 37.Chapter XXXVI: Old Solitaire's Secret982 words
  19. 38.Chapter XXXVII: Conclusion3,522 words