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A Desperate Character: A Tale Of The Gold Fever is a novel written by W. Thomson-Gregg. The story is set during the California Gold Rush in the mid-1800s and follows the life of a man named Jack, who is desperate to strike it rich and find gold. Jack is a gambler and a heavy... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

A Desperate Character: A Tale Of The Gold Fever is a novel by W. Thomson-Gregg that tells the story of a man named John who becomes consumed by the desire for wealth during the California Gold Rush. John, a former sailor, sets out on a journey to find gold and become rich. Along... Read Full Overview