Publisher's Synopsis
""The Wedge of Gold"" is a novel written by C.C. Goodwin. The book follows the story of a man named John Stetson who discovers a large gold nugget while working as a prospector in California during the Gold Rush. However, his discovery leads to a series of events that put his life in danger as he becomes the target of greedy and unscrupulous individuals who will stop at nothing to get their hands on his treasure. Stetson must navigate through a web of deceit, betrayal, and violence as he tries to protect his gold and himself. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters, including a beautiful woman named Nellie, who becomes his ally in his fight for survival. The book is a thrilling adventure story set against the backdrop of the American West during a time of great change and upheaval. It explores themes of greed, loyalty, and the pursuit of wealth, and is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and action-packed adventure novels.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.
