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100 1 _aGlanville, Ernest,
_d1856-1925
245 1 4 _aThe Golden Rock
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-07-03
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"The Golden Rock" by Ernest Glanville is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Francis Hume, a young man who inherits a legacy from his uncle, Old Trader Hume, which includes a mysterious map and a request to pursue a fortune tied to a legendary Golden Rock located in Africa. As he grapples with his newfound responsibilities and the implications of his uncle's will, he is drawn into an adventure that will test his character and resolve. The opening of "The Golden Rock" introduces us to Old Trader Hume, a rugged man who dedicated his life to trading and hunting in Africa, only to return to England and pass away, lonely and unrecognized by the crowds around him. His nephew, Francis Hume, discovers a map in his uncle's belongings, indicating the location of the fabled Golden Rock. Coupled with the weight of a promise made to his uncle, Frank is compelled to abandon his academic pursuits and prepares for a journey filled with unknowns. As he reflects on his uncle's adventures, he finds himself intertwined with unexpected characters and challenges, setting the stage for an exploration of both the physical wilderness and the complexities of personal ambition, duty, and connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAfrica -- Fiction
653 _aBritish -- Africa -- Fiction
700 1 _aWood, Stanley L.,
_d1866-1928
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36600
999 _c77440
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