Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) 1832-1902 creator Paget, H. M. (Henry Marriott) 1857-1936 text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Captain Bayley's Heir: A Tale of the Gold Fields of California" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows young Frank Norris, who is navigating the competitive and often tumultuous world of his school life alongside his cousin Fred Barkley, while also dealing with the looming prospects of family inheritance from their wealthy uncle, Captain Bayley. The narrative isn't just about rivalry and family dynamics; it interlaces themes of bravery and morality, highlighting the adventures that come with youth. The opening of the novel introduces us to a crippled boy named Harry Holl, who observes a remarkable cricket-related fight between Westminster boys and a group called "the skies." As the fight unfolds, Harry, unable to join in physically, sends his younger brother Evan for help, showcasing both Harry's spirited nature and sense of camaraderie. Meanwhile, we learn about Frank Norris and his connection with the fight, setting a stage for themes of bravery and friendship. Additionally, we see glimpses of Frank's innate goodness as he later saves a boy from drowning in the Serpentine while also rescuing the boy's dog, highlighting the character’s courage and compassion early on in the story. This enticing beginning sets the tone for the adventures and moral dilemmas expected to come as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2009-05-17 Produced by David Edwards, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified California -- Gold discoveries -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28857 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28857 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133646.0 28857