Old Hicks, The Guide: Or Adventures In The Camanche Country In Search Of A Gold Mine (1856) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166314705)

""Old Hicks, The Guide: Or Adventures In The Camanche Country In Search Of A Gold Mine"" is a book written by Charles Wilkins Weber and first published in 1856. The book is a fictional adventure story set in the mid-19th century American West, specifically in the Camanche Country. The protagonist of the story is a man named Old Hicks, who is a seasoned guide and explorer. The story follows Old Hicks and a group of adventurers as they set out on a quest to find a legendary gold mine in the Camanche Country. Along the way, they face various challenges and obstacles, including hostile Native American tribes, treacherous terrain, and dangerous wildlife. The book provides a vivid and detailed description of the American West during this time period, including the landscape, flora and fauna, and the culture and customs of the Native American tribes. ""Old Hicks, The Guide"" is a thrilling adventure story that captures the spirit of exploration and adventure that characterized the American West during the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles Wilkins Weber
ISBN-10: 1166314707
ISBN-13: 9781166314705
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 324
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.68d