Alcatraz
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A good fit for
- English-language readers who enjoy American Western adventure stories
- Enthusiasts of early twentieth-century American popular literature
- Readers interested in Alcatraz-themed or enclosed-setting narratives
- Readers looking for low-cost access to public-domain eBooks
Not a good fit for
- Readers who prefer contemporary literature or complex narrative structures
- Readers who struggle with English and are unwilling to use aids
- Readers expecting historical nonfiction or authentic prison records
Reading tips
- Read one or two chapters first to get a feel for Brand's narrative rhythm before deciding whether to read the whole book.
- Pay attention to the typical character setups and conflict patterns of Western genre fiction.
- Check the Project Gutenberg page for version information and choose a suitable reading format.
- If English is a barrier, read a summary first and then return to the original text.
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About the author
Max Brand (1892–1944), whose real name was Frederick Schiller Faust, was an American writer of Western fiction. Best known by the pen name Max Brand, he produced a large number of popular novels, including The Garden of Eden, The Rangeland Avenger, The Night Horseman, Black Jack, The Untamed, Riders of the Silences, Alcatraz, and Bull Hunter; fifteen of his works are held in this collection. His stories are mostly set on the Western frontier, with tight plots and brisk pacing, focusing on how characters act and choose in dangerous situations. Beyond Western subjects, he also created the character Dr. Kildare. In 1944 he died in Italy while serving as a war correspondent. Public information on his early education and writing career is limited, but his many popular works circulated widely among readers of his time.
