02452cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000290011324500240014226400510016630000470021733600260026433700260029033800360031650000310035250801140038352013930049753400450189065300200193565300370195565300220199270000380201485600430205299900190209559179UtSlPG20260610134349.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aBower, B. M.,d1871-194014aThe Parowan Bonanza 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-04-01  aProduced by David T. Jones, Al Haines & the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net  a"The Parowan Bonanza" by B. M. Bower is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Bill Dale, affectionately known as Hopeful Bill, a prospector in the Nevada desert who is filled with optimism despite the challenges he faces. Accompanied by his quirky menagerie, including a parrot named Luella and a desert turtle, the narrative explores themes of hope, adventure, and the pursuit of fortune in a rugged and often unforgiving landscape.  At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Hopeful Bill, who is characterized by his love for the desert and his unwavering optimism amidst his peers' skepticism. The opening describes his unique perspective on life as a prospector, highlighting his quirky habits and affinity for companionship with his pets. As Bill stocks up on supplies for a long trip, we see glimpses of his whimsical nature through the interactions with Luella and his burros. The narrative sets the stage for his exploration, dreams of striking it rich, and subtle hints of deeper feelings for Doris Hunter, a key character who introduces the possibility of a more romantic subplot as the story progresses.   Overall, the first chapter establishes the adventurous spirit of the protagonist while hinting at the complexities of his relationships and aspirations in the backdrop of the Nevada desert. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWestern stories  aGold mines and mining -- Fiction  aNevada -- Fiction1 aJohnson, Frank Tenney,d1874-193940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59179  c100005d100005