
The Cassowary; What Chanced in the Cleft Mountains
Adventure, American Literature, Novels
The Cassowary; What Chanced in the Cleft Mountains is a novel by Stanley Waterloo, written in the early 20th century. The story centers on a transcontinental train trapped in a blizzard in the Cleft Mountains, where civil engineer John Stafford undertakes a perilous journey to send a distress signal for rescue. The narrative explores themes of human resilience, adventure, and the unpredictability of nature as Stafford confronts the harsh elements in a gripping tale of survival.









