"Ben's Nugget; Or, A Boy's Search For Fortune" by Horatio Alger Jr. is a tale following the young Ben Stanton and his search for fortune during California’s exhilarating gold rush. The story opens high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, where Ben and his friend Jake are working a gold claim for the injured Richard Dewey. As they dig, they dream of striking it rich with gold-dust while Dewey longs to see his sweetheart, Florence. Suddenly, their loyal helper, Ki Sing, disappears, leading Ben and Jake to worry that Ki Sing is under threat from shadowy figures. This event kickstarts a series of adventures, testing Ben’s courage as he faces the dangers of the booming mining era and the pursuit of success.
Ben's Nugget; Or, A Boy's Search For Fortune
By Horatio Alger
A young boy's quest for gold in the California mountains takes a dangerous turn when a loyal friend vanishes, forcing him to confront ruthless characters in pursuit of his fortune.
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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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