02283cam a22003373u 4500 25429 UtSlPG 20260610133601.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909 The Peril Finders Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-05-11 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "The Peril Finders" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins in California, where a group of settlers faces challenges in their attempts to cultivate fruit due to blights and pests. Their fortunes take a turn when an aged prospector shares tales of ancient cities laden with gold, leading them to embark on a perilous journey in search of these mountains of gold amidst danger and hardship. At the start of the novel, we meet the settlers, primarily two boys—Chris and Ned—and their fathers, who are grappling with the poor health of their fruit crops and the harshness of frontier life. The introduction of the deranged old prospector sets off a series of events that inspire hope and adventure amongst the otherwise despondent settlers. They decide to leave their failing farms behind in pursuit of legendary wealth, but upon facing numerous trials, including threats from Indigenous tribes, they must confront the harsh realities of their quest. As they navigate through both physical and existential challenges, the story delves into themes of aspiration, camaraderie, and the often deceptive allure of wealth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Juvenile fiction Piffard, Harold, 1867-1938 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25429 66430 66430