The Volcano Diggings: A Tale Of California Law

By Leonard Kip

Book Overview

The Volcano Diggings: A Tale Of California Law is a novel written by Thomas W. Norris. The book is set in California during the 1850s, a time when the state was still in the midst of a gold rush. The story follows the life of a young lawyer named Henry C. Spencer, who arrives in the town of Volcano to practice law. Spencer soon becomes embroiled in a legal battle with a powerful mining company, which is accused of stealing gold from the local miners. As he investigates the case, Spencer uncovers a web of corruption and deceit that threatens to destroy the entire town. Along the way, he must confront his own personal demons and navigate the treacherous world of California law.The Volcano Diggings is a thrilling and suspenseful tale of justice, corruption, and redemption. It vividly portrays the rugged and lawless world of the California gold rush, and the challenges faced by those who sought to bring order to the chaos. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of California, the legal system, or just a good old-fashioned adventure story.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: 1163761273
• ISBN13: 9781163761274
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"