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Title: The Golden Canyon
Note: Reading ease score: 89.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note: "The stone chest" is not by Henty, according to Robert L. Dartt's "G. A. Henty, a bibliography."
Contents: The golden canyon -- The stone chest.
Credits: Produced by Ted Garvin, Andre Lapierre and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "The Golden Canyon" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers on young characters, particularly midshipman Dick, who find themselves embroiled in an adventurous quest for gold in California during the Gold Rush era. The narrative intertwines themes of bravery, survival, and camaraderie as the protagonists navigate challenges posed not just by nature and difficult terrain, but also by hostilities from indigenous tribes. The opening of the novel introduces the setting—San Diego harbor in 1856—where tension is quickly established aboard the bark's uncomfortable ship. Midshipmen Dick and Tom express their dissatisfaction about their captain and look forward to future adventures. Soon after landing, Dick encounters a dangerous situation involving a group of Mexicans attacking an Englishman, which leads to a violent skirmish. This ignites a sequence of events that will propel Dick and his friend into a quest for gold alongside miners. As they embark on this journey, the boys must overcome various adversities, setting the stage for an engaging tale filled with danger and discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902
EBook No.: 11609
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Treasure troves -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Rescues -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Gold mines and mining -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Golden Canyon
Note: Reading ease score: 89.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note: "The stone chest" is not by Henty, according to Robert L. Dartt's "G. A. Henty, a bibliography."
Contents: The golden canyon -- The stone chest.
Credits: Produced by Ted Garvin, Andre Lapierre and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "The Golden Canyon" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers on young characters, particularly midshipman Dick, who find themselves embroiled in an adventurous quest for gold in California during the Gold Rush era. The narrative intertwines themes of bravery, survival, and camaraderie as the protagonists navigate challenges posed not just by nature and difficult terrain, but also by hostilities from indigenous tribes. The opening of the novel introduces the setting—San Diego harbor in 1856—where tension is quickly established aboard the bark's uncomfortable ship. Midshipmen Dick and Tom express their dissatisfaction about their captain and look forward to future adventures. Soon after landing, Dick encounters a dangerous situation involving a group of Mexicans attacking an Englishman, which leads to a violent skirmish. This ignites a sequence of events that will propel Dick and his friend into a quest for gold alongside miners. As they embark on this journey, the boys must overcome various adversities, setting the stage for an engaging tale filled with danger and discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902
EBook No.: 11609
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Treasure troves -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Rescues -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Gold mines and mining -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.