Publisher's Synopsis
Prairie Gold is a historical novel written by Charles Lewis Bartholomew and originally published in 1917. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Jack who grows up on the American prairie. Jack's family is poor, and he is forced to work hard from a young age to help support them. Despite the challenges he faces, Jack is determined to make something of himself and build a better life.As he grows older, Jack becomes interested in the gold rush that is taking place in the western United States. He decides to leave his family behind and head west in search of fortune. Along the way, he faces many challenges and meets a variety of interesting characters. He also falls in love with a young woman named Mary, who becomes his partner in his quest for gold.The novel is filled with vivid descriptions of life on the prairie and the struggles that people faced during this time period. It also explores themes of love, family, and the pursuit of wealth. Despite being over 100 years old, Prairie Gold remains a compelling read for anyone interested in historical fiction or the American West.Also Authored By Hamlin Garland, Emerson Hough, Harriet Macy, Louise Orwig, Frank Wing, Iowa Press And Authors' Club, And Iowa Authors And Artists.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.
