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Fourscore
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerGeneral FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025668390
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 386
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Fourscore is a sweeping historical saga that captures the transformative spirit of early California through the lives of those who sought to master it. The narrative begins with the flight of two companions, Johann and Gottfried, who escape the rigid structures of their European homeland to pursue the promise of liberty and fortune in the American West. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the California Gold Rush and the subsequent rapid development of the Pacific coast, the story unfolds across eight decades of personal and social evolution.
As the protagonists transition from youthful adventurers to established patriarchs, the book explores the challenges of immigration, the weight of family legacy, and the inevitable tensions between successive generations. Sidney Herschel Small masterfully weaves a tale of ambition and endurance, illustrating how the rugged landscape of the West shaped the characters and their descendants. Fourscore offers a compelling look at the American experience, blending action and drama to depict the birth of a new society from the perspective of the men and women who built it. This work stands as a significant contribution to the literature of the American frontier, highlighting the enduring human quest for a place to call home.
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