The Golden Dream: Adventures in the Far West by R. M. Ballantyne
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Golden Dream: Adventures in the Far West |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | California -- Gold discoveries -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Bears -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Natural history -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Hunters -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21734 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-21734-5 |
| Release Date | Jun 7, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 252 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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