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Set on the American frontier in 1867, 'Death of the Iron Horse' follows a courageous band of young Cheyenne fighters who launch a bold raid on a freight train, an act of defiance against the white men expanding their territory. Their daring attempt to derail the train symbolizes the resistance of the Cheyenne against the growing influence of railroads and the threat to their homeland.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Paul Goble
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