The Haunted Mine by Harry Castlemon

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Author Castlemon, Harry, 1842-1915
Title The Haunted Mine
Note Reading ease score: 89.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Haunted Mine" by Harry Castlemon is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around two young boys, Julian Gray and Jack Sheldon, who are orphans trying to make a living through honest work. Their lives take a thrilling turn when Julian purchases a mysterious box at an auction within an express office, which he believes contains valuable papers that could lead to a hidden gold mine. As the boys navigate their discovery, they grapple with the moral obligation to find the rightful owner of the treasure, a man named S.W. Haberstro. At the start of the tale, Julian impulsively buys the box during an auction of unclaimed goods, despite the warnings from his friend Jack. Intrigued by the box's contents, which turn out to include an old letter and maps detailing a potentially lucrative mine, they deduce that the treasure might be theirs unless they locate Haberstro first. The opening chapters set the stage for a moral conflict as the boys consider the implications of keeping the wealth versus the imperative of seeking out its original owner. This premise is further complicated by the appearance of Casper Nevins, a shifty character who complicates their journey with his dubious intentions. Overall, the beginning of the novel establishes a blend of adventure, ethical dilemmas, and the camaraderie of young friends navigating life's challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Honesty -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Gold mines and mining -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Theft -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Ghosts -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Telegraph -- Employees -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 37857
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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