"The Little Gold Miners of the Sierras and Other Stories" by Joaquin Miller is a compilation of tales, with the featured story centered on the Keene children: Jim, Madge, and Stumps. The young siblings turn to gold mining in the Sierra Nevada mountains after their mother passes away and their father is injured. The story mixes thrilling exploits with the moral development of the young gold miners. The Keene family's difficult beginning, marked by their tough journey, is presented when we first meet them. Jim's exuberance often puts him and his siblings in playful situations; his father tries to teach him responsibility, but the results are not always predictable. Jim’s discovery of gold marks a highpoint, exemplifying the themes of childhood innocence, unwavering determination, and familial bonds.
The Little Gold Miners of the Sierras and Other Stories
By Joaquin Miller
After tragedy strikes, siblings venture into the mountains seeking golden fortune, testing their courage and loyalty.
Summary
About the AuthorCincinnatus Heine Miller, better known by his pen name Joaquin Miller, was an American poet, author, and frontiersman. He became known as the "Poet of the Sierras" after the Sierra Nevada, about which he wrote in his Songs of the Sierras (1871).
Cincinnatus Heine Miller, better known by his pen name Joaquin Miller, was an American poet, author, and frontiersman. He became known as the "Poet of the Sierras" after the Sierra Nevada, about which he wrote in his Songs of the Sierras (1871).
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