John Brent

"John Brent" by Theodore Winthrop is a story set in the rough and tumble era of the California gold rush, highlighting the lives of Richard Wade and John Brent. Narrated through Richard Wade's eyes, the story follows his disheartening work in a quartz mine and the life-altering news of his sister's passing, spurring his return home. As Wade embarks on a horseback journey across the plains, the narrative promises adventure and the forging of a deep bond with Brent, a figure molded by resilience and aspiration, as they confront the difficulties and dangers of the American frontier together.