Digging for Gold: Adventures in California by R. M. Ballantyne

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Author Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
Title Digging for Gold: Adventures in California
Note Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "Digging for Gold: Adventures in California" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows Frank Allfrey, an aspiring artist, whose dreams of painting are squashed by his neglectful uncle, leading him to embark on an unexpected journey to California during the Gold Rush. As he faces the challenges of a harsh and demanding environment, the novel explores themes of ambition, survival, and the pursuit of one's passions against societal limitations. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Frank Allfrey as he battles with the disapproval of his uncle, who insists that Frank must find a profession, rejecting his dream of becoming an artist. Faced with little choice, Frank eagerly accepts his uncle's proposal to travel to California, where he hopes to find fulfillment and adventure. The narrative then shifts to Frank’s early days in California, where he meets diverse characters and prepares to engage in gold-digging. The opening chapters set the stage for Frank's transition from a neglected youth to a man grappling with the realities of life on the frontier, including fierce natural elements, valuable friendships, and moral dilemmas in a rugged new world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction
Subject California -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Gold miners -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 21727
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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