How does this opening sentence add surprise?

Published in 1849, by was inspired by the writer's experience of being arrested when he refused to pay a $1 poll tax as a protest against the mexican-american war.

You are moving out of town and you are planning to sell your recently bought bicycle. draft a classified advertisement including the description of the bicycle, cost and other necessary details. about 50 words.

How did the man from "to build a fire" put his life in danger?