02971cam a22004693u 4500 68363 UtSlPG 20260610134559.0 m cr n 260607r20221872utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Victor, Metta Victoria Fuller, 1831-1885 Nat Wolfe; or, The gold hunters: A romance of Pike's Peak and New York Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Beadle's pocket novels, no. 5. Release date is 2022-06-21 David Edwards, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library) "Nat Wolfe; or, The Gold Hunters: A Romance of Pike's Peak and New York" by Mrs. M.V. Victor is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Nat Wolfe, a rugged frontier hunter, as he navigates the challenges of the American West during the Gold Rush era, ultimately encountering a family of emigrants on their perilous journey. The themes of adventure, bravery, and the harsh realities of both nature and society are woven throughout the tale, highlighting the grit of those seeking fortune and a better life. At the start of the novel, Nat Wolfe rides across the plains, maintaining his vigilant demeanor, when he spots a struggling wagon carrying a family of emigrants. Offering his assistance, he partially engages with the family, sensing their desperation as they attempt to reach Pike's Peak. As the interaction unfolds, Nat's attention is drawn to a young girl in their group, Elizabeth, whose beauty and melancholy strike him. However, chaos ensues when a stampede of bison threatens their safety, and Nat heroically saves Elizabeth from impending doom, solidifying the bond between them amid the harshness of their surroundings. Nat's character is portrayed as stalwart and independent, embodying the spirit of the adventurous frontier lifestyle. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Beadle and Adams, 1872 New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction Western stories Physicians -- Fiction Missing persons -- Fiction Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction Prospecting -- Fiction Abduction -- Fiction Dime novels Runaway wives -- Fiction Romance fiction Pikes Peak (Colo.) -- Fiction American bison -- Fiction American bison hunting -- Fiction Beadle's pocket novels, no. 5. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68363 109178 109178