Indian and Scout: A Tale of the Gold Rush to California by F. S. Brereton
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| Author | Brereton, F. S. (Frederick Sadleir), 1872-1957 |
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| Illustrator | Cuneo, Cyrus, 1879-1916 |
| Title | Indian and Scout: A Tale of the Gold Rush to California |
| Note | Reading ease score: 88.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Indian and Scout: A Tale of the Gold Rush to California" by F. S. Brereton is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the California Gold Rush and follows the life of Jack Kingsley, the young hero whose father was murdered by a man named Tusker Joe. Tusker's dark past and Jack's quest for justice intertwine as they navigate the dangerous and lawless environment of the gold mining era." "The opening of the story introduces readers to Tusker Joe, a menacing figure in a saloon who grapples with the consequences of his recent violent actions. After a confrontation that leads to the murder of two men, Tusker Joe becomes a target for the law, prompting fear and gossip among the townsfolk. Meanwhile, Jack Kingsley, the son of one of Tusker's victims, is introduced as a young boy determined to uncover the truth behind his father’s death, setting forth a narrative filled with adventure, moral dilemmas, and the pursuit of justice in a tumultuous period of American history." (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | California -- Gold discoveries -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Overland journeys to the Pacific -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40467 |
| Release Date | Aug 9, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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