The Cave of Gold by Everett McNeil
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"The Cave of Gold" by Everett McNeil is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically between the first and second printings. Set during the tumultuous gold rush era of California in 1849, the story revolves around the daring exploits of young boys Thure Conroyal and Bud Randolph as they seek to find a fabled cave filled with gold following the deathbed revelation of a miner. This adventure narrative promises excitement,
danger, and a glimpse into a historical period rich with opportunities and perils. At the start of the book, Thure and Bud's journey begins with a thrilling confrontation with the notorious grizzly bear known as El Feroz, showcasing their bravery and skill. Following this encounter, they stumble upon a miner who has been brutally attacked; he shares secrets of a hidden cave of gold before succumbing to his injuries. This pivotal moment instills a sense of urgency in the boys to embark on a quest filled with adventure, as they realize they not only have the means to uncover vast riches but also unwittingly attract the attention of the miner's murderers, who will stop at nothing to claim the treasure for themselves. The opening chapters set a tone of suspense and excitement, hinting at the challenges that lie ahead as they delve deeper into the wilderness in search of fortune and survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | McNeil, Everett, 1862-1929 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Cave of Gold A Tale of California in '49 |
| Credits | E-text prepared by the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net/) from material generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (www.archive.org/details/americana) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | California -- Gold discoveries -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20126 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-20126-9 |
| Release Date | Dec 17, 2006 |
| Last Update | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 654 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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