Publisher's Synopsis
The Wedge of Gold is a novel written by C. C. Goodwin. The story revolves around the discovery of a large gold nugget in the mountains of California during the Gold Rush era. The protagonist, Jim Starbuck, is a young man who dreams of striking it rich and embarks on a journey to find the gold wedge. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful young woman named Alice, who becomes his love interest.As Jim and his companions search for the gold, they face many challenges and obstacles, including dangerous terrain, hostile Native American tribes, and rival prospectors who will stop at nothing to claim the gold for themselves. The novel is a thrilling adventure that captures the excitement and danger of the Gold Rush era in California.Goodwin's writing style is vivid and descriptive, bringing the setting and characters to life in the reader's imagination. The Wedge of Gold is a classic American adventure novel that will appeal to readers of all ages who enjoy tales of exploration, danger, and romance.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.