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Tide of Empire
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781026043080
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 426
Weight: 1.31
Height: 0.87 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Tide of Empire is a sweeping historical adventure set against the backdrop of the 1849 California Gold Rush. The narrative follows the journey of Dermot Drew, a spirited Irish immigrant who arrives in California just as the discovery of gold transforms the landscape and its people forever. As the tide of fortune-seekers from around the globe floods the territory, the story captures the chaotic transition from the old Spanish-Californian way of life to the frantic, lawless energy of the mining camps.
Central to the tale is the clash between cultures and the personal struggles of those seeking to carve out a future in a land undergoing a radical metamorphosis. Drew must navigate the perils of the trail, the greed of the gold fields, and his own growing affections for the daughter of a traditional Spanish land-grant family. Through vivid descriptions and a fast-paced plot, Peter B. Kyne explores themes of ambition, romance, and the relentless drive of westward expansion. Tide of Empire offers a compelling look at a pivotal moment in American history, blending romantic drama with the rugged reality of the frontier.
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