"The Silver Canyon: A Tale of the Western Plains" by George Manville Fenn is a late 19th-century novel that transports readers to the wild Western plains of the mid-1800s, following the adventures of Dr. Lascelles, his daughter Maude, and the eager young Bart Woodlaw. These characters brave untold dangers in pursuit of opportunity and fortune. From facing hostile Indigenous tribes to navigating treacherous landscapes teeming with wild animals in search of silver, the story opens with these characters camped in the untamed wilderness, contemplating the challenges of their perilous journey. Encouraged by the thrill-seeking Bart, the group commits to bravely pushing onward into perilous territory. The book is full of courage and resilience in the face of overwhelming risks.
The Silver Canyon: A Tale of the Western Plains
By George Manville Fenn
In the untamed West, a group of adventurers confronts threats both human and animal as they chase dreams of wealth hidden within a treacherous canyon.
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About the AuthorGeorge Manville Fenn was a prolific English novelist, journalist, editor and educationalist. Many of his novels were written with young adults in mind. His final book was his biography of a fellow writer for juveniles, George Alfred Henty.
George Manville Fenn was a prolific English novelist, journalist, editor and educationalist. Many of his novels were written with young adults in mind. His final book was his biography of a fellow writer for juveniles, George Alfred Henty.
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