The Stables, Gordon 1840-1910 creator text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Pirate's Gold" by Gordon Stables is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative begins in the picturesque Scottish Highlands and introduces the life of the protagonist, who possesses a sense of adventure and a connection to nature. As the story unfolds, themes of treasure hunting and encounters with pirates are explored, hinting at a blend of romance and thrilling escapades. The opening of the book establishes the setting with rich descriptions of the Scottish landscape, highlighting the protagonist's autumn hunting excursion with his dog, Dash. After successfully bagging his last bird, the protagonist chooses to take a shortcut through the hills, which leads him to a dark and dangerous path near a cliff. The journey introduces readers to intriguing characters and foreshadows their involvement in a tale of buried treasure connected to the infamous pirate Morgan. The initial chapters set the stage for an adventurous and often perilous quest, suggesting a narrative filled with camaraderie, romance, and the pursuit of fortune. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2024-07-13 Al Haines, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Originally published: London: Thomas Nelson and Sons, 1904 Adventure stories Pirates -- Juvenile fiction Treasure troves -- Juvenile fiction PZ London: Thomas Nelson and Sons, 1904 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74032 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74032 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134719.0 74032