The Curse Of Gold: A Romance (1854)

By Robert William Jameson

Book Overview

The Curse Of Gold: A Romance (1854) is a novel written by R. W. Jameson. The story follows the life of a young man named Richard, who is an ambitious gold miner in California during the mid-19th century. Richard becomes obsessed with finding gold and becomes wealthy, but his greed and desire for power lead him down a dark path. He becomes ruthless and cruel, and his obsession with gold causes him to lose everything he holds dear. Along the way, Richard falls in love with a beautiful woman named Alice, but his greed ultimately destroys their relationship. The novel explores themes of greed, power, love, and the consequences of one's actions. The Curse Of Gold: A Romance is a classic work of literature that provides a fascinating glimpse into the California Gold Rush and the human psyche.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: 1120755700
• ISBN13: 9781120755704
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"