02314cam a22003373u 4500 19695 UtSlPG 20260610133446.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Hall, Angelo, 1868-1922 Forty-one Thieves: A Tale of California 41 Thieves: A Tale of California Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-11-02 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Forty-one Thieves: A Tale of California" by Angelo Hall is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story seems to focus on the life of William F. Cummins, whose tragic encounter with highwaymen leads to his murder, sparking a quest for justice among his friends and community. The narrative is set against the backdrop of California during the gold rush era, exploring themes of crime, morality, and human nature. The opening of the novel establishes a somber tone, setting the stage with a poignant epitaph for Cummins, who was slain by robbers near Nevada City. As the tale unfolds, we meet key characters such as the stoic stage-driver Mat Bailey, the romantic young teacher Mamie Slocum, and the determined John Keeler, all of whom are woven into the fabric of Cummins' demise and his legacy. Through their interactions and reflections, the story hints at the lawlessness of California's gold rush, the moral dilemmas faced by individuals within that chaotic society, and the enduring impact of Cummins' life and death on those left behind, ultimately leading to a quest for avengers of his murder. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Robbery -- Fiction Murder -- Fiction California -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19695 61023 61023