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LoC No.: 06041277
Title: Pioneer boys of the gold fields : or, The nugget hunters of '49
Original Publication: New York: Chatterton-Peck Company, 1906.
Series Title: Frontier series, 3.
Credits: David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Pioneer Boys of the Gold Fields," by Captain Ralph Bonehill, is a historical fiction account written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the adventures of three ambitious youths who set out in 1849 from various backgrounds, each seeking fortune during the California gold rush. As they journey westward, they face numerous challenges, including encounters with wild animals and nefarious characters in a quest for gold and prosperity. The opening of the tale introduces Mark Radley, an orphan who feels trapped under the iron rule of his miserly step-father, Jadell Powers. After reading newspaper accounts stirring excitement about gold discoveries in California, Mark, filled with impulsive enthusiasm, resolves to escape his stifling situation. His decision to set off for the West leads to an array of challenges, including a confrontation with his step-father and a tense chase, which marks the beginning of his journey toward self-discovery and adventure, paving the way for the thrilling escapades that will follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 92.9 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Stratemeyer, Edward, 1862-1930
EBook No.: 71417
Published: Aug 16, 2023
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: California -- Gold discoveries -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 06041277
Title: Pioneer boys of the gold fields : or, The nugget hunters of '49
Original Publication: New York: Chatterton-Peck Company, 1906.
Series Title: Frontier series, 3.
Credits: David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Pioneer Boys of the Gold Fields," by Captain Ralph Bonehill, is a historical fiction account written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the adventures of three ambitious youths who set out in 1849 from various backgrounds, each seeking fortune during the California gold rush. As they journey westward, they face numerous challenges, including encounters with wild animals and nefarious characters in a quest for gold and prosperity. The opening of the tale introduces Mark Radley, an orphan who feels trapped under the iron rule of his miserly step-father, Jadell Powers. After reading newspaper accounts stirring excitement about gold discoveries in California, Mark, filled with impulsive enthusiasm, resolves to escape his stifling situation. His decision to set off for the West leads to an array of challenges, including a confrontation with his step-father and a tense chase, which marks the beginning of his journey toward self-discovery and adventure, paving the way for the thrilling escapades that will follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 92.9 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Stratemeyer, Edward, 1862-1930
EBook No.: 71417
Published: Aug 16, 2023
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: California -- Gold discoveries -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.