The Young Vigilantes: A Story of California Life in the Fifties by Drake

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Author Drake, Samuel Adams, 1833-1905
Illustrator Bridgman, L. J. (Lewis Jesse), 1857-1931
Title The Young Vigilantes: A Story of California Life in the Fifties
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Summary "The Young Vigilantes: A Story of California Life in the Fifties" by Samuel Adams Drake is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set during the 1850s, it explores themes of adventure, camaraderie, and the pursuit of fortune against the backdrop of the California Gold Rush. The narrative follows the protagonist, Walter Seabury, a young rigger who leaves behind a troubled life in Massachusetts to seek new opportunities in California, navigating challenges that test his courage and morality along the way. The opening of the novel introduces Walter Seabury during a dramatic train incident where his quick thinking prevents a disaster, showcasing his character's bravery and resourcefulness. Following this event, he finds himself on a journey to Boston, where he hopes to secure work as a rigger. Walter's background is revealed through his interactions, particularly with a friendly conductor, as well as a budding friendship with Charley Wormwood, another young man seeking fortune. As Walter gathers the courage to forge his path in a bustling city, the scene is set for his later adventures in California, where he and Charley will confront the realities of life during the Gold Rush, as well as the challenges posed by other characters they encounter along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Truthfulness and falsehood -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Boston (Mass.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
Subject California -- History -- 1850-1950 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject San Francisco (Calif.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Voyages to the Pacific coast -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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