All’s Not Gold That Glitters

All’s Not Gold That Glitters

Alice Bradley Haven

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781120142894
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All’s Not Gold That Glitters: Or The Young Californian is a novel written by Alice Bradley Haven and published in 1858. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Harry Temple, who leaves his comfortable life in the East to seek his fortune in the gold rush of California. Along the way, he encounters a variety of colorful characters, including a cunning gambler, a wealthy landowner, and a beautiful young woman who captures his heart.As Harry becomes more and more involved in the rough-and-tumble world of the gold rush, he learns that not everything is as it seems. He discovers that some people will do anything to get ahead, even if it means cheating and lying. Harry must navigate this treacherous landscape and decide who he can trust and who he should avoid.Throughout the novel, Haven explores themes of greed, deception, and the pursuit of wealth. She also offers a vivid portrayal of life in California during the gold rush, with its bustling towns, rowdy saloons, and dangerous mining camps. All’s Not Gold That Glitters is a thrilling adventure story that also offers a cautionary tale about the dangers of pursuing wealth at any cost.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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