Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
The empire is one of the development of the West, especially in the area of the natural resources of gold and mines and the possibilities brought by railroads. There is a lot of technical detail about the hero's occupation, but for anyone interested in daily life in the old days it will be fascinating. The hero is a true hero, plucky in danger and courageous for the right causes.