Bøger af Walter Montgomery

Originally Published 1883.Features 23 Illustrations.Follow the tale of Donatus Kwik and his brave companions as they travel from Antwerp, Belgium to the rough and tumble Western United States in search of precious gold and adventure.Chapter List: The Journey ProposedThe DepartureSan FranciscoThe LetterThe Gambling-HouseThe WeaponsThe SavagesThe BankruptcyThe Gold-seekersThe BushrangersThe NuggetThe GhostThe Wounded manThe VaquerosThe DiggingsThe Gold-DiggersLynch LawThe Grizzly BearThe WildernessEl DoradoThe WellThe CorpsesDespairThe ReturnNewly Edited with new typesetting for ease of reading.Contains some archaic punctuation and regional dialects or accented English.

The Boys of the Sierras is a thrilling adventure novel set in California during the Gold Rush of 1849. Written by Walter Montgomery, the story follows a group of young boys who set out to find their fortune in the gold fields of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.The main characters are Tom, Jack, and Jim, who are all around 15 years old. They leave their homes in the East and travel to California, hoping to strike it rich. Along the way, they meet a variety of interesting characters, including other gold seekers, Native Americans, and bandits.The boys face many challenges on their journey, including dangerous river crossings, harsh weather conditions, and the threat of violence from other prospectors. They also learn valuable lessons about friendship, perseverance, and the importance of hard work.As they search for gold, the boys encounter many obstacles and setbacks, but they remain determined to succeed. Along the way, they learn about the harsh realities of life in the West, including the exploitation of Native American lands and the greed of some of their fellow prospectors.The Boys of the Sierras is a thrilling and engaging story that offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of California during the Gold Rush. It is a great read for anyone interested in adventure, history, or the American West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.