The Cave of Gold (Classic Reprint): A Tale of California in '49 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

McNeil, Everett

 
9781333443948: The Cave of Gold (Classic Reprint): A Tale of California in '49 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Thrilling frontier adventure and a legendary find await you in this Gold Rush tale. In this period piece, a crew of young friends and their families chase a mysterious cave said to hold untold treasure. Front‑row scenes of digging, teamwork, and close calls build a brisk, period‑accurate mood that readers can feel as if they stood beside the miners.

Follow Thure and Bud as they work with their families to uncover the Cave of Gold, celebrate a hard‑won discovery, and weigh the value of wealth against home and kin. Along the way, you’ll see how hope, courage, and stubborn persistence drive a cast of characters through danger and doubt toward a celebratory homecoming.




  • vivid depictions of mining life and camp rhythm

  • clues and adventure that propel the search for the cave

  • moments of teamwork, risk, and eventual triumph

  • a rewarding payoff that centers on family and community



Ideal for readers of historical adventures and classic frontier tales, especially those drawn to stories of discovery, resilience, and the pull of home.

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About the Author

About The Author Children's author Henry Everett McNeil (1862 -1929) wrote adventure books for boys in the early 1900s. He often set his stories in dramatic periods of history, and with wild landscapes. Three of his books form a trilogy: The Hermit of the Culebra Mountains (1904); The Lost Treasure Cave (1905); and The Lost Nation (1918). Pearl Necklace Books London US $12.99

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