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Title: Golden Dreams and Leaden Realities
Note: Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Golden Dreams and Leaden Realities" by Ralph Raven is a narrative novel written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the journey of a group of adventurers headed for California during the Gold Rush, highlighting the contrast between their high expectations and the harsh realities they encounter. The initial chapters introduce a cast of characters, including the protagonist who reflects on his motivations and the wide-eyed dreams of fortune that spur them onward. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the voyage to California, as the protagonist boards the ship Leucothea, filled with trepidation and excitement amid a cold, dismal send-off. The mood is somber, with passengers like Charley expressing regret over their decision to leave home. As the ship departs, the atmosphere is characterized by sea-sickness and discomfort among the crew and passengers, showcasing their struggle against the elements and their internal fears. The protagonist remains steadfast in his hopes for the wealth that awaits in California, captured by daydreams of success despite the physical and emotional challenges they face during the long and tumultuous journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Payson, George, 1824-1893
EBook No.: 49039
Published: May 24, 2015
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: California -- Gold discoveries
Subject: Gold mines and mining -- California
Subject: Payson, George, 1824-1893 -- Travel -- California
LoCC: United States local history: Pacific States
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Golden Dreams and Leaden Realities
Note: Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by JoAnn Greenwood, Bryan Ness, Diane Monico, and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Golden Dreams and Leaden Realities" by Ralph Raven is a narrative novel written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the journey of a group of adventurers headed for California during the Gold Rush, highlighting the contrast between their high expectations and the harsh realities they encounter. The initial chapters introduce a cast of characters, including the protagonist who reflects on his motivations and the wide-eyed dreams of fortune that spur them onward. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the voyage to California, as the protagonist boards the ship Leucothea, filled with trepidation and excitement amid a cold, dismal send-off. The mood is somber, with passengers like Charley expressing regret over their decision to leave home. As the ship departs, the atmosphere is characterized by sea-sickness and discomfort among the crew and passengers, showcasing their struggle against the elements and their internal fears. The protagonist remains steadfast in his hopes for the wealth that awaits in California, captured by daydreams of success despite the physical and emotional challenges they face during the long and tumultuous journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Payson, George, 1824-1893
EBook No.: 49039
Published: May 24, 2015
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: California -- Gold discoveries
Subject: Gold mines and mining -- California
Subject: Payson, George, 1824-1893 -- Travel -- California
LoCC: United States local history: Pacific States
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.