True Gold: A Tale Of The Diggings (1884)

By H a Forde

Book Overview

True Gold: A Tale Of The Diggings is a novel written by H. A. Forde and originally published in 1884. The story is set in the goldfields of Australia during the mid-19th century, and follows the adventures of a young man named Jack, who leaves his home in England to seek his fortune in the gold rush. As Jack makes his way to the goldfields, he encounters a variety of characters, both good and bad, and experiences the harsh realities of life in the diggings. Along the way, he makes friends with a fellow prospector named Tom, and falls in love with a young woman named Alice, who is also searching for gold.As Jack and his companions search for their fortune, they must contend with dangerous weather, treacherous terrain, and unscrupulous rivals who will stop at nothing to get their hands on the gold. The novel also explores themes of loyalty, friendship, and the corrupting influence of greed.Overall, True Gold: A Tale Of The Diggings is a classic adventure story that offers a vivid and engaging portrait of life in the Australian gold rush. It is a timeless tale of determination, resilience, and the pursuit of wealth and happiness in a challenging and often unforgiving world.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: 1167197011
• ISBN13: 9781167197017
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"