Flowing Gold

By Rex Beach

Book Overview

Flowing Gold is a novel written by Rex E. Beach, first published in 1922. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the adventures of a young oil prospector named Johnny Thompson. Johnny is determined to strike it rich in the oil fields of California and sets out on a perilous journey to find his fortune.Along the way, Johnny encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a ruthless oil tycoon, a beautiful and mysterious woman, and a band of dangerous outlaws. As Johnny navigates the treacherous world of the oil industry, he must also confront his own personal demons and come to terms with his past.Flowing Gold is a thrilling and action-packed adventure story that explores the themes of greed, ambition, and the pursuit of wealth. It is a classic tale of the American West, full of excitement, danger, and romance.1922. Rex Beach was well on his way to becoming a lawyer when he was hit by Gold Rush Fever and left for the Klondike to strike it rich. He never found gold, but his travels had sparked his imagination and he began to write. His tales of adventures quickly made him into a popular author. Flowing Gold begins: Room service at the Ajax is of a quality befitting the newest, the largest, and the most expensive hotel in Dallas. While the standard of excellence is uniformly high, nevertheless some extra care usually attaches to a breakfast ordered from the Governor�������s suite-most elegant and most expensive of all the suites-hence the waiter checked over his card and made a final, fluttering examination to be sure that the chilled fruit was chilled and that the hot plates were hot before he rapped on the door. A voice, loud and cheery, bade him enter. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1417932856
• ISBN13: 9781417932856
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"