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Silver and Gold: A Story of Luck and Love in a Western Mining Camp

By Dane Coolidge

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a forgotten Western mining camp, a young man chases dreams of treasure and love, where every strike of the pickaxe could unearth fortune or treachery.

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2009-12-02
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Summary

"Silver and Gold: A Story of Luck and Love in a Western Mining Camp" by Dane Coolidge is a story set in a rough-and-tumble mining town in the American West, where a young hobo miner named Denver Russell seeks fortunes foretold by a fortune-teller, adventures, and romance with a backdrop of abandoned structures and rugged landscapes. As he lands in the desolate town, the story follows our hero in his quest for silver and gold while trying to discover allies and enemies, all while dealing with personal hardships and the potential for betrayal among fellow prospectors. The narrative paints a picture of hard work, risky endeavors, and the pursuit of love amidst the search for riches.

About the Author

Dane Coolidge was an American author, naturalist, and photographer. He wrote fiction, non-fiction, and articles featuring the American West. He wrote short stories for magazines and made illustrations. His book Rimrock Jones was adapted into the 1918 film Rimrock Jones. The Smithsonian Museum has three of his photographs in its collection. He wrote several dozen novels and many tens of short stories.

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