02536cam a22003133u 4500 43442 UtSlPG 20260610134009.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Besant, Walter, 1836-1901 The Golden Butterfly Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-08-10 Produced by sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Golden Butterfly" by Walter Besant and James Rice is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds primarily in California during a time when the gold rush is in decline, focusing on the lives of a few central characters as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of this transformed landscape. The opening hints at a blend of adventure and reflective themes, particularly showcasing youth and ambition through its protagonists. The beginning of "The Golden Butterfly" introduces readers to two main characters, Captain Thomas Ladds and the younger Jack Dunquerque, who are on a leisurely ride through California's wild terrain. Their jovial banter hints at a deeper sense of adventure and provokes discussions about their encounters with the landscape and the people in it. As they travel, they witness a man being pursued by a bear, which culminates in a dramatic moment when Ladds and Dunquerque intervene, revealing their hunting skills. This encounter sets the stage for their journey, suggesting themes of bravery and the unpredictability of nature, while also hinting at the comradery and complexities of their relationship. Their eventual arrival at the deserted Empire City offers a melancholic contrast to the excitement of the chase, setting up a narrative filled with exploration and unexpected revelations as they delve into a place once vibrant with life now turned to ghostly remnants of the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English fiction -- 19th century Rice, James, 1843-1882 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43442 84281 84281