02724cam a22003853u 4500 75002 UtSlPG 20260610134733.0 m cr n 260607r20241923utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Lynde, Francis, 1856-1930 The golden spider Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier The Dick and Larry series Release date is 2024-12-31 Produced by Charlene Taylor, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Golden Spider" by Francis Lynde is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around three college friends—Dick Maxwell, Larry Donovan, and Charles Purdick—who embark on a summer prospecting trip with the hopes of discovering rare metals in the Hophra Mountains. As they prepare for their adventure, they learn about the legend of a lost gold mine called "The Golden Spider," adding an intriguing element of mystery to their expedition. At the start of the tale, the three friends anxiously wait in a bank office for Dick's uncle, who is going to send them on their prospecting journey. They discuss their plans and the excitement of being in the great outdoors, fully aware that time is against them as they wait. Once they finally set off, the boys quickly face unexpected challenges, including brushes with thieves interested in the legendary mine, awkward encounters with strangers, and the harsh realities of wilderness survival. As they venture further into the mountains, they must learn to navigate danger, both from the elements and from others who might hinder their quest for gold. The opening sets the stage for an adventure filled with suspense, camaraderie, and a search for fortune. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1923 Gold mines and mining -- Juvenile fiction Prospecting -- Juvenile fiction West (U.S.) -- Juvenile fiction Male friendship -- Juvenile fiction Whiting, John Downes, 1884-1977 The Dick and Larry series https://archive.org/details/goldenspider00lynd/page/n11/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75002 115727 115727