The Young Explorer: Or Among The Sierras is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. in 1880. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Tom Nelson, who dreams of exploring the Sierra Nevada mountains. Against his parents’ wishes, Tom sets out on a journey to California, where he meets a group of fellow explorers and embarks on a dangerous expedition through the rugged terrain of the Sierra Nevada. Along the way, Tom faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including treacherous weather, dangerous wildlife, and hostile Native American tribes. Despite these difficulties, Tom perseveres and ultimately achieves his dream of becoming a successful explorer. The novel is a classic example of Horatio Alger’s famous ''rags-to-riches'' storytelling style, which emphasizes the importance of hard work, determination, and perseverance in achieving one’s goals. Overall, The Young Explorer: Or Among The Sierras is an exciting and inspiring adventure story that will appeal to readers of all ages.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.