"Jack Heaton, Gold Seeker" by A. Frederick Collins is an early 20th-century adventure story about two young men, Jack Heaton and Bill Adams, who set off into the Alaskan wilderness in pursuit of gold. Driven by tales of hidden treasure and the promise of wealth, they plan an expedition to follow the legends of the Yeehats tribe, who are rumored to know the location of lost Klondike gold. Despite their lack of experience and the daunting challenges posed by the Alaskan landscape, Jack and Bill are determined to seek their fortune, revealing youthful optimism and a thirst for adventure as they prepare for their journey into the unknown.
Jack Heaton, gold seeker
By A. Frederick (Archie Frederick) Collins
Two naive young men chase a thrilling rumor into the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness, risking everything for the promise of gold.
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About the AuthorArchie Frederick Collins, who generally went by A. Frederick Collins, was a prominent early American experimenter in wireless telephony and prolific author of books and articles covering a wide range of scientific and technical subjects. His reputation was tarnished in 1913 when he was convicted of mail fraud related to stock promotion. However, after serving a year in prison, he returned to writing, including, beginning in 1922, The Radio Amateur's Handbook, which continued to be updated and published until the mid-1980s.
Archie Frederick Collins, who generally went by A. Frederick Collins, was a prominent early American experimenter in wireless telephony and prolific author of books and articles covering a wide range of scientific and technical subjects. His reputation was tarnished in 1913 when he was convicted of mail fraud related to stock promotion. However, after serving a year in prison, he returned to writing, including, beginning in 1922, The Radio Amateur's Handbook, which continued to be updated and published until the mid-1980s.
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