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Uniform Title: La fièvre d'or. English
Title: The Gold-Seekers: A Tale of California
Note: Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Camille Bernard & Marc D'Hooghe (Scanned by Google)
Summary: "The Gold-Seekers: A Tale of California" by Gustave Aimard is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This adventurous narrative focuses on the dramatic experiences of a group of characters exploring California during the gold rush era, emphasizing their interactions with the land and each other. The main character, Colonel Sebastian Guerrero, embarks on a journey across the tumultuous landscape, accompanied by his daughter, Doña Angela, as they navigate the dangers and opportunities that come with the pursuit of gold. The opening of the novel sets the stage for a gripping tale filled with tension and danger. It begins with Colonel Guerrero and his daughter setting off from Guadalajara, Mexico, and quickly establishes a sense of foreboding as they journey into potentially perilous territory. As the characters encounter various challenges, including threats from bandits and the harsh wilderness, the story hints at deeper themes of survival, adventure, and the complexities of human relationships. The initial chapters create an engaging blend of dialogue and description, drawing readers into the evolving narrative of individuals chasing their fortunes in a land of opportunity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Aimard, Gustave, 1818-1883
Translator: Wraxall, Lascelles, Sir, 1828-1865
EBook No.: 42532
Published: Apr 14, 2013
Downloads: 151
Language: English
Subject: Western stories
Subject: Gold mines and mining -- Fiction
Subject: California -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: La fièvre d'or. English
Title: The Gold-Seekers: A Tale of California
Note: Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Camille Bernard & Marc D'Hooghe (Scanned by Google)
Summary: "The Gold-Seekers: A Tale of California" by Gustave Aimard is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This adventurous narrative focuses on the dramatic experiences of a group of characters exploring California during the gold rush era, emphasizing their interactions with the land and each other. The main character, Colonel Sebastian Guerrero, embarks on a journey across the tumultuous landscape, accompanied by his daughter, Doña Angela, as they navigate the dangers and opportunities that come with the pursuit of gold. The opening of the novel sets the stage for a gripping tale filled with tension and danger. It begins with Colonel Guerrero and his daughter setting off from Guadalajara, Mexico, and quickly establishes a sense of foreboding as they journey into potentially perilous territory. As the characters encounter various challenges, including threats from bandits and the harsh wilderness, the story hints at deeper themes of survival, adventure, and the complexities of human relationships. The initial chapters create an engaging blend of dialogue and description, drawing readers into the evolving narrative of individuals chasing their fortunes in a land of opportunity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Aimard, Gustave, 1818-1883
Translator: Wraxall, Lascelles, Sir, 1828-1865
EBook No.: 42532
Published: Apr 14, 2013
Downloads: 151
Language: English
Subject: Western stories
Subject: Gold mines and mining -- Fiction
Subject: California -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.