02463cam a22003733u 4500 66171 UtSlPG 20260610134528.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Stratemeyer, Edward, 1862-1930 Oliver Bright's Search; or, The Mystery of a Mine Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Bound to succeed series; v.2 Release date is 2021-08-30 Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Oliver Bright's Search; or, The Mystery of a Mine" by Edward Stratemeyer is a young adult adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Oliver Bright, a determined and morally principled youth who embarks on a journey to locate a mine in which his father has a significant interest, all while facing the challenges of travel and the unscrupulous characters he encounters along the way. This engaging tale explores themes of bravery, perseverance, and the trials of young adulthood. The opening of the book introduces Oliver Bright as he receives an unexpected summons from his father, revealing that their family's financial situation has deteriorated due to an ill-fated investment in a mine orchestrated by a deceitful colonel. As Oliver processes this shocking news, he learns that he must take matters into his own hands to save their fortunes, setting out on a journey to California after carefully packing his belongings and making necessary preparations. The stage is set for adventure as Oliver navigates new environments and encounters, supported by themes of resilience and moral integrity as he seeks to rectify his father's misfortunes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Western stories Mystery and detective stories Fraud -- Juvenile fiction Mines and mineral resources -- Juvenile fiction Father and child -- Juvenile fiction Bound to succeed series; v.2 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66171 106993 106993