"Digging for Gold: A Story of California" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a tale of youthful ambition set against the backdrop of the 19th-century Gold Rush, where a determined young boy, burdened by a stingy stepfather and dreaming of a better life beyond his humble Iowa farm, dares to pursue fortune and independence in the golden landscapes of California. Longing for a simple suit of clothes becomes the catalyst for Grant Colburn's journey, unveiling his resolve to escape oppressive circumstances and seek his own path, inspired by tales of riches found out West as he stands up to oppression and inequality. His journey towards the promise of gold signifies a story of ambition and the pursuit of a better life in a time of stark social divides.
Digging for Gold: A Story of California
By Horatio Alger
Fueled by dreams of fortune and freedom, a young boy leaves behind a life of hardship to seek his destiny amidst the glittering promise of the California Gold Rush.
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About the AuthorHoratio Alger Jr. was an American author who wrote young adult novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to middle-class security and comfort through good works. His writings were characterized by the "rags-to-riches" narrative, which had a formative effect on the United States from 1868 through to his death in 1899.
Horatio Alger Jr. was an American author who wrote young adult novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to middle-class security and comfort through good works. His writings were characterized by the "rags-to-riches" narrative, which had a formative effect on the United States from 1868 through to his death in 1899.
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