All's Not Gold That Glitters: Or The Young Californian (1859)

By Alice Bradley Haven

Book Overview

""All's Not Gold That Glitters: Or The Young Californian"" is a novel written by Alice B. Haven in 1859. The story is set in the mid-19th century during the California Gold Rush and follows the adventures of a young man named Walter Russell. Walter, a native of New York, travels to California in search of wealth and adventure. He quickly becomes enamored with the idea of striking it rich and begins to participate in the gold rush. However, Walter soon realizes that not everything is as it seems in the land of gold. He encounters many challenges and obstacles, including dishonest miners, dangerous bandits, and treacherous terrain. Throughout his journey, Walter learns valuable lessons about the importance of hard work, honesty, and integrity. He also discovers the true meaning of friendship and love. The novel is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of greed, morality, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Overall, ""All's Not Gold That Glitters: Or The Young Californian"" is a classic novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of the California Gold Rush. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164090348
• ISBN13: 9781164090342
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"