David Of Juniper Gulch: A Story Of The Placer Regions Of California (1894)

By Lillian Shuey

David of Juniper Gulch is a novel that was first published in 1894. It is written by Lillian Shuey and tells the story of a young man named David who lives in the placer regions of California. The book is set during the gold rush era, and it follows David's adventures as he tries to make a living in the rugged and often dangerous landscape of the West.The story begins with David arriving in Juniper Gulch, a small mining town where he hopes to strike it rich. He quickly learns that life in the gold fields is not as easy as he thought it would be. He faces many challenges, including harsh weather conditions, dangerous wildlife, and ruthless competition from other miners.Despite these obstacles, David is determined to succeed. He works hard and makes some valuable friends along the way. He also falls in love with a young woman named Lucy, who lives in the nearby town of Placerville. Their romance is complicated by the fact that Lucy's father is a wealthy landowner who disapproves of David's humble background.As David's fortunes rise and fall, he must navigate the treacherous waters of the gold rush era. He encounters bandits, swindlers, and corrupt officials, but he also finds kindness and generosity in unexpected places. Through it all, he remains steadfast in his pursuit of wealth and happiness.David of Juniper Gulch is a vivid and engaging portrait of life in the Old West. It captures the excitement and danger of the gold rush era, while also exploring timeless themes of love, ambition, and perseverance.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: 1163986968
• ISBN13: 9781163986967
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 430 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"