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Struck A Lead: An Historical Tale Of The Upper Lead Region (1883)

Struck A Lead: An Historical Tale Of The Upper Lead Region (1883)

Goodhue, James Madison

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20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1164119583
ISBN13: 9781164119586
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 118
Weight: 0.37
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Struck A Lead is a historical novel written by James Madison Goodhue in 1883. The story is set in the Upper Lead Region, a mining area in Wisconsin, during the mid-19th century. The protagonist, Tom, is a young man who dreams of striking it rich in the mines. He is determined to find the mother lode, the largest vein of lead in the region. Along the way, Tom faces many challenges, including dangerous cave-ins, treacherous rival miners, and the harsh conditions of life in the mining camps.As Tom delves deeper into the mines, he discovers a conspiracy among the mine owners to keep the workers in poverty and maintain their own wealth and power. Tom becomes a leader among the miners and fights for their rights and fair treatment. He also falls in love with a young woman named Mary, who shares his passion for justice and equality.The novel is a thrilling adventure story that also explores the social and economic issues of the time. Goodhue's vivid descriptions of the mining camps and the surrounding wilderness bring the setting to life, and his characters are complex and engaging. Struck A Lead is a fascinating glimpse into a little-known chapter of American history and a timeless tale of perseverance, love, and justice.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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