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100 1 _aBallantyne, R. M.
_q(Robert Michael),
_d1825-1894
245 1 4 _aThe Golden Dream: Adventures in the Far West
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 2007-06-07
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"The Golden Dream: Adventures in the Far West" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Edward Sinton, who is driven by dreams of fortune and excitement brought on by the California gold rush. The narrative opens with an imaginative dream sequence, showcasing a fantastical golden cave and eccentric characters, setting the tone for the adventurous escapades that await Sinton in the wilds of America. At the start of the novel, Ned Sinton experiences an extraordinary dream in which he finds himself in a dazzling cavern made entirely of gold, populated by golden-hued people celebrating California. This strange and vivid dream serves as a prelude to his budding desire to travel to California, fueled by tales of gold and adventure. Upon waking, Ned learns that his uncle means to discuss a significant opportunity regarding his future, as Ned grapples with his ambitions versus the expectations placed upon him. As the opening chapters unfold, the narrative introduces the themes of adventure, the allure of wealth, and the challenges ahead as Ned prepares to embark on his journey to the gold fields. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aCalifornia -- Gold discoveries -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aBears -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aAdventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aNatural history -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aHunters -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21734
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