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Title: The Peril Finders
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Peril Finders" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins in California, where a group of settlers faces challenges in their attempts to cultivate fruit due to blights and pests. Their fortunes take a turn when an aged prospector shares tales of ancient cities laden with gold, leading them to embark on a perilous journey in search of these mountains of gold amidst danger and hardship. At the start of the novel, we meet the settlers, primarily two boys—Chris and Ned—and their fathers, who are grappling with the poor health of their fruit crops and the harshness of frontier life. The introduction of the deranged old prospector sets off a series of events that inspire hope and adventure amongst the otherwise despondent settlers. They decide to leave their failing farms behind in pursuit of legendary wealth, but upon facing numerous trials, including threats from Indigenous tribes, they must confront the harsh realities of their quest. As they navigate through both physical and existential challenges, the story delves into themes of aspiration, camaraderie, and the often deceptive allure of wealth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909
Illustrator: Piffard, Harold, 1867-1938
EBook No.: 25429
Published: May 11, 2008
Downloads: 146
Language: English
Subject: Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Peril Finders
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Peril Finders" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins in California, where a group of settlers faces challenges in their attempts to cultivate fruit due to blights and pests. Their fortunes take a turn when an aged prospector shares tales of ancient cities laden with gold, leading them to embark on a perilous journey in search of these mountains of gold amidst danger and hardship. At the start of the novel, we meet the settlers, primarily two boys—Chris and Ned—and their fathers, who are grappling with the poor health of their fruit crops and the harshness of frontier life. The introduction of the deranged old prospector sets off a series of events that inspire hope and adventure amongst the otherwise despondent settlers. They decide to leave their failing farms behind in pursuit of legendary wealth, but upon facing numerous trials, including threats from Indigenous tribes, they must confront the harsh realities of their quest. As they navigate through both physical and existential challenges, the story delves into themes of aspiration, camaraderie, and the often deceptive allure of wealth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909
Illustrator: Piffard, Harold, 1867-1938
EBook No.: 25429
Published: May 11, 2008
Downloads: 146
Language: English
Subject: Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.