The Girl of the Golden West

""The Girl of the Golden West"" is a play written by David Belasco that was first performed in 1905. The story is set in a mining camp in California during the Gold Rush of the 1850s and follows the adventures of a saloon owner named Minnie, who is known as the ""Girl of the Golden West."" Minnie is a strong and independent woman who is loved by all the miners in the camp, but she is also pursued by the notorious bandit Ramerrez. The play is a romantic drama that explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal. It is known for its colorful characters, lively dialogue, and vivid portrayal of life in the Old West. ""The Girl of the Golden West"" has been adapted into several films and is considered a classic of American theater.1911. Novelized from the play by Belasco, American playwright, theatrical producer and manager, the book begins: It was coming back to the mines, after a trip to Monterey, that the Girl first met him. It happened, too, just at a time when her mind was ripe to receive a lasting impression. But of all this the boys of Cloudy Mountain Camp heard not a word, needless to say, until long afterwards. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.