02079cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000380011324500110015126400510016230000470021333600260026033700260028633800360031250000350034850000310038350800190041452010950043353400600152865300200158865300370160865300260164570000270167185600430169871025UtSlPG20260610134637.0mcr n260607r20231926utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aPS1 aWhite, Stewart Edward,d1873-194610aKultaa 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aAbridged translation of: Gold.  aRelease date is 2023-06-23  aTapio Riikonen  a"Kultaa" by Stewart Edward White is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds during the California Gold Rush, focusing on the narrator's journey from the initial excitement of the gold discovery to his experiences along the way. As the narrator navigates through various encounters, the narrative gives insight into the aspirations and motivations of those seeking wealth and adventure.  At the start of the tale, the narrator reflects on his modest life as a bookkeeper and the allure of the gold rush that drew many men, including himself, to California in 1849. He describes the rumors of gold discoveries that sparked a feverish excitement in his community, leading to a wave of adventurers preparing for the perilous journey. The narrator also introduces Talbot Ward, a charismatic and confident man who becomes a significant figure in his journey. Their dynamic develops further as they prepare for their expedition, setting the stage for the adventures and challenges they are sure to face in their quest for fortune. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cFinland: K. J. Gummerus Oy, 1926  aWestern stories  aGold mines and mining -- Fiction  aCalifornia -- Fiction1 aAuer, Eino,d1898-194140uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71025