The Lost Cabin Mine by Frederick Niven

"The Lost Cabin Mine" by Frederick Niven is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the gold-mining town of Baker City, and revolves around a mysterious mine known as the Lost Cabin, with various characters including the Apache Kid and a young, unnamed narrator who desires to make his fortune in the treacherous landscape. The book delves into themes of ambition, danger, and companionship amidst the rugged backdrop of the American West. The opening of the novel introduces a despondent young man who is struggling to find work in Baker City while observing the interactions around him, particularly those involving the eccentric characters at the Laughlin Hotel, including the Apache Kid. The protagonist becomes curious about the Lost Cabin Mine, a place surrounded by rumors and a sense of adventure. Through conversations with the hotel landlord and others, we get glimpses of the animosity and rivalry between miners, hinting at a deeper plot involving hidden treasures and potential conflict. As tensions rise, the narrator's interest in the mine intensifies, setting the stage for the adventure that is to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Creator Niven, Frederick, 1878-1944
Title The Lost Cabin Mine
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Reading Level Reading ease score: 86.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Western stories
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Mines and mineral resources -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 43975
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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