000			02580cam a22003133u 4500
001			28857
003			UtSlPG
005			20260610133646.0
006			m
007			cr n
008			260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040			_aUtSlPG
041		7	_aen _2iso639-1
050		4	_aPZ
100	1		_aHenty, G. A. _q(George Alfred), _d1832-1902
245	1	0	_aCaptain Bayley's Heir: A Tale of the Gold Fields of California
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2009-05-17
508			_aProduced by David Edwards, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"Captain Bayley's Heir: A Tale of the Gold Fields of California" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows young Frank Norris, who is navigating the competitive and often tumultuous world of his school life alongside his cousin Fred Barkley, while also dealing with the looming prospects of family inheritance from their wealthy uncle, Captain Bayley. The narrative isn't just about rivalry and family dynamics; it interlaces themes of bravery and morality, highlighting the adventures that come with youth. The opening of the novel introduces us to a crippled boy named Harry Holl, who observes a remarkable cricket-related fight between Westminster boys and a group called "the skies." As the fight unfolds, Harry, unable to join in physically, sends his younger brother Evan for help, showcasing both Harry's spirited nature and sense of camaraderie. Meanwhile, we learn about Frank Norris and his connection with the fight, setting a stage for themes of bravery and friendship. Additionally, we see glimpses of Frank's innate goodness as he later saves a boy from drowning in the Serpentine while also rescuing the boy's dog, highlighting the character’s courage and compassion early on in the story. This enticing beginning sets the tone for the adventures and moral dilemmas expected to come as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aCalifornia -- Gold discoveries -- Juvenile fiction
700	1		_aPaget, H. M. _q(Henry Marriott), _d1857-1936
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28857
999			_c69725 _d69725