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The Golden Dream

The Golden Dream

Ballantyne, Robert Michael

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ISBN10: 1162695943
ISBN13: 9781162695945
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 266
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.56 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Golden Dream by R.M. Ballantyne is a classic adventure novel that follows the story of two young men, Jack and Peter, who set out on a perilous journey to find gold in the Australian Outback. The book is set in the mid-19th century and explores themes of courage, perseverance, and the pursuit of wealth.The story begins with Jack and Peter, two friends from England, who decide to leave their mundane lives behind and travel to Australia in search of gold. They embark on a long and difficult journey across the harsh Australian landscape, facing many challenges along the way, including dangerous animals, harsh weather conditions, and hostile Aboriginal tribes.Despite the many obstacles they encounter, Jack and Peter remain determined to find the elusive gold they seek. Along the way, they meet a variety of interesting characters, including other gold prospectors, merchants, and indigenous people.As they continue their journey, Jack and Peter must also confront their own personal demons and learn to rely on each other for support. Ultimately, they discover that the true value of their quest lies not in the gold they find, but in the friendships they make and the experiences they have along the way.The Golden Dream is a thrilling adventure story that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a timeless tale of perseverance and the human spirit, and a testament to the enduring power of friendship.On the day after the squall, as Ned and the captain were standing on the shore regarding their late floating, and now grounded, home in sad silence, a long-legged, lantern-jawed man, in dirty canvas trousers, long boots, a rough coat, and broad straw hat, with an enormous cigar in his mouth, and both hands in his trousers-pockets, walked up and accosted them. It did not require a second glance to know that he was a Yankee.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.

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