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100	1		_aFenn, George Manville, _d1831-1909
245	1	4	_aThe Peril Finders
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-05-11
508			_aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520			_a"The Peril Finders" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins in California, where a group of settlers faces challenges in their attempts to cultivate fruit due to blights and pests. Their fortunes take a turn when an aged prospector shares tales of ancient cities laden with gold, leading them to embark on a perilous journey in search of these mountains of gold amidst danger and hardship. At the start of the novel, we meet the settlers, primarily two boys—Chris and Ned—and their fathers, who are grappling with the poor health of their fruit crops and the harshness of frontier life. The introduction of the deranged old prospector sets off a series of events that inspire hope and adventure amongst the otherwise despondent settlers. They decide to leave their failing farms behind in pursuit of legendary wealth, but upon facing numerous trials, including threats from Indigenous tribes, they must confront the harsh realities of their quest. As they navigate through both physical and existential challenges, the story delves into themes of aspiration, camaraderie, and the often deceptive allure of wealth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aAdventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aFrontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Juvenile fiction
700	1		_aPiffard, Harold, _d1867-1938
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25429
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