02295cam a22003493u 4500 73043 UtSlPG 20260610134705.0 m cr n 260607r20241921utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 21020660 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Collins, A. Frederick (Archie Frederick), 1869-1952 Jack Heaton, gold seeker Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-02-26 Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Jack Heaton, Gold Seeker" by A. Frederick Collins is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Jack Heaton and his friend Bill Adams as they embark on an adventurous quest for gold in the harsh wilderness of Alaska, inspired by tales from literature. With dreams of striking it rich, the boys are fueled by their youthful bravado and the allure of adventure that the promise of gold brings. The opening of the novel introduces the characters and sets the stage for their journey. Jack pays a visit to Bill, where they casually discuss their financial struggles after returning from a previous expedition. While Bill is excited about a potential diamond venture in South America, Jack's heart is set on following the legend of the Yeehats, a tribe associated with lost gold from the Klondike. This sparks a mix of skepticism and intrigue in Bill, but ultimately leads to their decision to venture northward in search of hidden treasures. Conversations about logistics, preparations, and the harsh Alaska landscape reveal the boys' naivety and determination as they prepare for the arduous journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1921 Adventure stories Alaska -- Juvenile fiction Dennis, Morgan, 1891-1960 https://www.loc.gov/item/21020660/ https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73043 113768 113768