The Golden Rock by Ernest Glanville
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"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.)
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| Author | Glanville, Ernest, 1856-1925 |
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| Illustrator | Wood, Stanley L., 1866-1928 |
| Title | The Golden Rock |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Africa -- Fiction |
| Subject | British -- Africa -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36600 |
| Release Date | Jul 3, 2011 |
| Last Update | Mar 27, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 359 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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