Whispering Smith

By Frank H. Spearman

Book Overview

Frank H. Spearman was an early 20th century American author best known for books about the West, and particularly about railroads. His works were some of the most vivid depictions of the mid-19th century expansion across the frontier.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1523704268
• ISBN13: 9781523704262
• Release Date: January 2016
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.4" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

A Best Seller!

Frank Spearman's book, Whispering Smith, was the best selling novel of 1906 and remained popular for many years. More than five films were based on it, the most famous staring Alan Ladd in 1948. The book is considered to be the phototype for modern western fiction. The main character, Whispering Smith, was loosely based on several railroad detectives and the nickname belonged to one...James L. Smith. Regretably, the real detective was nothing like Spearman's fictional hero. His actual exploits are recounted in "Whispering Smith: His Life and Misadventures," by Allen P. Bristow. Spearman's original story continues in popularity although over 100 years have passed and several publishers are reprinting it.