Steamboat Gold

By George W. Ogden

Book Overview

Steamboat Gold is a novel written by George W. Ogden. The story is set in the late 1800s during the gold rush era in California. The main character, Will, is a young man who is determined to strike it rich and make a name for himself. He decides to take a job on a steamboat that travels up and down the Sacramento River, transporting miners and their gold. Along the way, Will meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful woman named Mary, who he falls in love with. However, their romance is complicated by the fact that Mary is already engaged to another man. As Will navigates the treacherous waters of the river and the gold rush culture, he must also confront his own personal demons and desires. The book is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of ambition, love, and the pursuit of wealth.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: 1419113208
• ISBN13: 9781419113208
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"