Collins, A. Frederick (Archie Frederick) 1869-1952 creator Dennis, Morgan 1891-1960 text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2024-02-26 Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Originally published: New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1921 Adventure stories Alaska -- Juvenile fiction PZ New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1921 21020660 https://www.loc.gov/item/21020660/ https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73043 https://www.loc.gov/item/21020660/ https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73043 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134705.0 73043