The Boy Miners; Or, The Enchanted Island, A Tale of the Yellowstone Country
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"The Boy Miners; Or, The Enchanted Island, A Tale of the Yellowstone Country" by Edward S. Ellis is a novel written in the late 19th century. This adventure story follows the journey of young gold miners, particularly focusing on brothers George and Edwin Inwood, and their companion Jim Tubbs, as they navigate the dangers of mining in the wilderness of California. The characters find themselves embroiled in conflict with the indigenous Mohave
Indians while uncovering various mysteries and challenges along the way. At the start of the narrative, young Edwin Inwood is acting as a lookout for his brother George and their friend Jim Tubbs, who are busy mining for gold in a cave. Tension builds as Edwin spots a group of Mohave Indians approaching, prompting a hurried retreat into their hideout. After a close encounter with the Native Americans, the trio cleverly captures one of the Mohaves, leading to a strategic debate on how best to handle their situation. The opening chapters set the stage for a blend of adventure and conflict, suggesting themes of bravery, survival, and the complexities of human interaction in the wild, while introducing the characters' skills and personalities in the face of danger. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ellis, Edward Sylvester, 1840-1916 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Boy Miners; Or, The Enchanted Island, A Tale of the Yellowstone Country |
| Credits |
David Edwards, Jessica Hope and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library Nickels and Dimes Collection) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Miners -- Fiction |
| Subject | California -- Gold discoveries -- Fiction |
| Subject | Gold mines and mining -- Fiction |
| Subject | Dime novels |
| Subject | Mohave Indians -- Fiction |
| Subject | African American cowboys -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63868 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-63868-3 |
| Release Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 167 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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