Digging For Gold: A Story Of California (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789354945236)

A bold, pithy hook: a boy's grit and pluck illuminate a fevered epoch of opportunity. A young dreamer dives into the California Gold Rush with courage, craft, and a compass for character. Digging For Gold: A Story Of California brings Horatio Alger's timeless spirit to today's readers, weaving classic boy adventure with the high stakes and bold vistas of Victorian America. The form is pure, heart-driven adventure fiction: clear stakes, rapid pace, and a foreground of ambition and perseverance that turns risk into reward. It's a tale of honest effort, learning through setback, and the quiet power of a self made heroism that resonates with both casual readers and devoted collectors. The novel sits comfortably in a young readers collection while inviting classroom discussion on character, society, and frontier era ethics. This volume carries literary and historical significance, offering a window into california frontier fiction and the social ideals that shaped early American youth literature. It serves as a bridge between traditional gold rush narratives and modern sensibilities, making it useful for teachers classroom use and family reading alike. Not merely a reprint, this edition restores a cherished piece of American literary heritage for today's audiences and future generations. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

Author: Horatio Alger
ISBN-10: 9354945236
ISBN-13: 9789354945236
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Language: English
Published: 08/05/2021
Pages: 194
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d