The Dynamite Cartridge (1885)

The Dynamite Cartridge is a novel written by Mrs. Frances Grant Teetzel and published in 1885. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Nellie Gray. Nellie is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make a name for herself in a male-dominated world.The novel begins with Nellie's father, a mining engineer, being killed in a mining accident. Nellie is left alone and without any means of support. She decides to take matters into her own hands and becomes a dynamite cartridge maker. This is a dangerous and difficult job, but Nellie is determined to succeed.Nellie's life takes a dramatic turn when she meets a man named Jack Breen. Jack is a handsome and charming man who is also a mining engineer. Nellie is immediately attracted to Jack, but she soon discovers that he is not what he seems. Jack is involved in a dangerous plot to blow up a rival mine, and Nellie is caught in the middle.The Dynamite Cartridge is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. It is a story about a woman who is determined to succeed in a world that is stacked against her. The novel is also an important historical document that sheds light on the lives of women in the late 19th century and the challenges they faced. Overall, The Dynamite Cartridge is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, suspenseful novels, and strong female characters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.