"Old Gold: The Cruise of the 'Jason' Brig" by George Manville Fenn is a late 19th-century adventure story about wealthy Englishmen who set out on a risky journey to explore the Amazon River with, Briscoe, a defiant young man. The story begins in Johnstown, Guiana, detailing a heated breakfast conversation between Sir Humphrey Leigh, his brother Brace, and Captain David Banes about the upcoming voyage and the challenges of dealing with Briscoe. As they navigate the Amazon's dangerous waters, they face attacks from locals and natural dangers while searching for legendary treasures hidden in an ancient city. This sets the scene for an action-packed exploration, filled with suspense and thrilling escapades as they face the unknown.
Old Gold: The Cruise of the "Jason" Brig
By George Manville Fenn
In a perilous Amazonian expedition, fortune-seeking Englishmen face ruthless natives, treacherous obstacles, and hidden ancient treasures, threatening their lives at every turn.
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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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