Delaware Tom; or, The Traitor Guide

"Delaware Tom; or, The Traitor Guide" by Jos. E. (Joseph Edward) Badger tells the story of a perilous wagon train journey in the mid-1850s where emigrants brave hostile lands. Strong-willed Clara Calhoun harbors deep mistrust for the shady guide, Dusky Dick, especially after overhearing a threat. As tensions rise within the group crossing the desolate landscape, veteran guide Tom Maxwell grows suspicious of Dusky Dick's motives, setting the stage for a showdown between loyalty and betrayal, with the looming threat of Indian attacks raising the stakes for everyone involved.