Captain Bayley's Heir: A Tale of the Gold Fields of California by G. A. Henty
"Captain Bayley's Heir: A Tale of the Gold Fields of California" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows young Frank Norris, who is navigating the competitive and often tumultuous world of his school life alongside his cousin Fred Barkley, while also dealing with the looming prospects of family inheritance from their wealthy uncle, Captain Bayley. The narrative isn't just about rivalry and
family dynamics; it interlaces themes of bravery and morality, highlighting the adventures that come with youth. The opening of the novel introduces us to a crippled boy named Harry Holl, who observes a remarkable cricket-related fight between Westminster boys and a group called "the skies." As the fight unfolds, Harry, unable to join in physically, sends his younger brother Evan for help, showcasing both Harry's spirited nature and sense of camaraderie. Meanwhile, we learn about Frank Norris and his connection with the fight, setting a stage for themes of bravery and friendship. Additionally, we see glimpses of Frank's innate goodness as he later saves a boy from drowning in the Serpentine while also rescuing the boy's dog, highlighting the character’s courage and compassion early on in the story. This enticing beginning sets the tone for the adventures and moral dilemmas expected to come as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902 |
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| Illustrator | Paget, H. M. (Henry Marriott), 1857-1936 |
| Title | Captain Bayley's Heir: A Tale of the Gold Fields of California |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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Produced by David Edwards, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | California -- Gold discoveries -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28857 |
| Release Date | May 17, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 255 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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