Bonanza: A story of the Gold Trail by William MacLeod Raine
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| Author | Raine, William MacLeod, 1871-1954 |
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| Title | Bonanza: A story of the Gold Trail |
| Original Publication | United States: Grosset & Dunlap,1921,copyright 1926. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Al Haines, Cindy Beyer & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at https: //www.pgdpcanada.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by https: //archive.org/details/bonanzastoryofgo00raina |
| Summary | "Bonanza: A Story of the Gold Trail" by William MacLeod Raine is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. It transports readers to the rugged landscapes of the American West during the Gold Rush era, capturing the spirit and struggles of early pioneers and express riders. The story centers on young Hugh McClintock, a Pony Express rider, highlighting his daring adventures and encounters with various challenges, including hostile Indians and the lawlessness of mining camps. The opening portion of the novel introduces readers to the tense atmosphere surrounding a Pony Express station where riders are expected to uphold the tradition of punctuality amidst the perilous conditions of the frontier. We meet Byers, a seasoned rider impatiently awaiting his late counterpart, and Hugh McClintock, who quickly finds himself thrust into action after discovering an injured rider. As Hugh leans into danger, he embodies the courage and determination characteristic of young pioneers. The narrative then shifts to the bustling mining town of Placerville, where the excitement of the Gold Rush looms large, and the community prepares for an influx of fortune seekers heading to Washoe, setting the stage for a tale of adventure, conflict, and aspiration. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Gold mines and mining -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 69341 |
| Release Date | Nov 13, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 64 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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