Jackrabbit McCabe & the Electric Telegraph

Jackrabbit McCabe has extra-long legs and can outrun horses, trains, and even twisters across the American frontier. This tall tale asks whether the West’s fastest man can beat a telegraph signal. It also includes notes on Samuel Morse and the code he devised. Exaggerated images give the tale a nostalgic visual style. His extraordinary speed is measured against both natural forces and new technology.