Bücher von John Ballou

""The Lady of the West; or, The Gold Seekers"" is a historical fiction novel written by John Ballou. The story is set in the mid-19th century during the California Gold Rush. The protagonist of the story is a woman named Marian Colfax, who inherits a large fortune from her father. She decides to travel to California to invest her money in the gold mines. On her journey, she meets a group of gold seekers who become her friends and protectors. Among them is a man named Raymond, who becomes her love interest. Marian faces many challenges and dangers on her journey, including bandits, harsh weather, and treacherous terrain. She also encounters Native Americans and learns about their culture. The novel is a tale of adventure, romance, and the pursuit of wealth during a significant period in American history.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.