Project Gutenberg 2015-05-24 Public domain in the USA. 242 Payson, George 1824 1893 Raven, Ralph Romaine, Robert Dexter Golden Dreams and Leaden Realities Produced by JoAnn Greenwood, Bryan Ness, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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.) Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en California -- Gold discoveries Gold mines and mining -- California Payson, George, 1824-1893 -- Travel -- California F850.5 PS Text Category: Adventure Category: Novels 724506 2025-08-19T14:54:47.744442 text/html 709581 2024-10-24T17:27:41 text/html 388459 2025-08-19T14:54:55.248922 application/epub+zip 399123 2025-08-19T14:54:48.869454 application/epub+zip 370814 2025-08-19T14:54:48.301409 application/epub+zip 591483 2025-08-19T14:55:00.609905 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 534079 2025-08-19T14:54:54.570937 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 506240 2022-09-22T08:50:02.031891 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 678745 2025-08-19T14:54:47.121456 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 658850 2024-10-24T17:27:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16727 2025-08-19T14:55:00.745877 application/rdf+xml 9695 2025-08-19T14:54:48.387411 image/jpeg 2215 2025-08-19T14:54:48.343427 image/jpeg 360418 2025-08-19T14:54:47.804465 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog