Bob Bowen Comes to Town

"Bob Bowen Comes to Town" by H. Bedford-Jones is a lively story that throws readers into the exciting scene of early 20th-century California mining. Bob Bowen, a smart but struggling mining businessman, arrives ready to sell his mining claims encountering Dickover, who is a well-known, heavy-set, and wealthy man in the mining business. Bowen faces public confusion about his business and works to persuade others to invest in his properties. As he works hard towards his investment goals, he finds himself caught in a plot of betrayal and lies surrounding the Apex Crown mine. This beginning shows Bowen's personality and introduces the world of mining investment, giving readers a preview of the twists and turns to come.