Over the Pass
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Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers interested in late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century American popular fiction
- Those seeking free English-language public-domain literary texts
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- Readers who prefer the pace and style of contemporary fiction
- English learners who need detailed notes and introductions
- Readers expecting non-fiction historical reportage
Reading tips
- Read through the chapter titles first to grasp the journey structure, then proceed to the main text.
- Jot down unfamiliar place names or period expressions and look them up together after finishing.
- Read alongside other American adventure novels to observe similarities and differences in narrative conventions.
- Read chapter by chapter during commutes or before bed rather than pushing through in one sitting.
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About the author
Frederick Palmer (1873–1958) was an American journalist, war correspondent and writer, born in Pleasantville, Pennsylvania. His journalistic career spanned nearly half a century and covered numerous conflicts, including the Greco-Turkish War, the Russo-Japanese War, World War I and World War II; he was known for reporting from the front lines and recording wartime events at first hand. During World War I he was the first correspondent with the American Expeditionary Forces to receive the Army Distinguished Service Medal. Seven of his works are held in this collection, including Over the Pass, The Last Shot and My Year of the War, which range from war reportage to inspirational coming-of-age writing. His style is plain and grounded in on-site observation and personal reflection. Beyond these facts, public information on his early education and institutional affiliations is limited.
