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100 1 _aFenn, George Manville,
_d1831-1909
245 1 0 _aOld Gold: The Cruise of the "Jason" Brig
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-05-08
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"Old Gold: The Cruise of the 'Jason' Brig" by George Manville Fenn is an adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a couple of wealthy Englishmen who embark on an unprecedented journey to explore the Amazon River, accompanied by a brash young man named Briscoe. As they navigate the treacherous waters of South America, they encounter local natives, mysterious ruins, and the tantalizing possibility of hidden treasures, all while grappling with the dangers that accompany their ambitious quest. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the oppressive heat of Johnstown, Guiana, where Captain David Banes converses with Sir Humphrey Leigh and his brother Brace over breakfast. As they discuss the impending voyage and Briscoe's unwelcome presence among them, tensions arise about potential risks, including the threats posed by the indigenous people and the perils of navigating unfamiliar waters. The plot quickly escalates as they venture into the Amazon, facing numerous challenges such as attacks from locals and natural obstacles like cataracts, all while searching for fabled treasures hidden in an otherworldly ancient city. The opening sets the stage for a tale of exploration filled with suspense and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTreasure troves -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aBoats and boating -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSouth America -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aWood, Stanley L.,
_d1866-1928
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21360
999 _c62537
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