Midnight Jack, or The road-agent

"Midnight Jack, or The Road-Agent" by T. C. Harbaugh, is an adventure-filled story unfolding in the late 1800s American West, focusing on themes of revenge, courage, and cultural conflict. The story follows Midnight Jack, a famed road agent, as he seeks to save his sister and reclaim his family’s honor from the Sioux tribe that captured her. Set against a lawless backdrop, Jack battles ruthless foes like Tanglefoot, a whisky runner, and the nasty Golden George, and is aided by friends like Rube Rattler and Gopher Gid. Jack’s journey leads him through dangerous landscapes and forces him to face his own history as he strives for redemption. The story builds to a showdown during a sacred sun-dance, testing Jack’s resolve as he fights for his sister's life, facing profound decisions. This thrilling story is packed with excitement, emotion, and questions of loyalty during a wild time in American history.

Thomas Chalmers Harbaugh was an American poet and novelist.