02217cam a22003253u 4500 36600 UtSlPG 20260610133832.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Glanville, Ernest, 1856-1925 The Golden Rock Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-07-03 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "The Golden Rock" by Ernest Glanville is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Francis Hume, a young man who inherits a legacy from his uncle, Old Trader Hume, which includes a mysterious map and a request to pursue a fortune tied to a legendary Golden Rock located in Africa. As he grapples with his newfound responsibilities and the implications of his uncle's will, he is drawn into an adventure that will test his character and resolve. The opening of "The Golden Rock" introduces us to Old Trader Hume, a rugged man who dedicated his life to trading and hunting in Africa, only to return to England and pass away, lonely and unrecognized by the crowds around him. His nephew, Francis Hume, discovers a map in his uncle's belongings, indicating the location of the fabled Golden Rock. Coupled with the weight of a promise made to his uncle, Frank is compelled to abandon his academic pursuits and prepares for a journey filled with unknowns. As he reflects on his uncle's adventures, he finds himself intertwined with unexpected characters and challenges, setting the stage for an exploration of both the physical wilderness and the complexities of personal ambition, duty, and connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Africa -- Fiction British -- Africa -- Fiction Wood, Stanley L., 1866-1928 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36600 77440 77440