Captain Bayley's Heir: A Tale of the Gold Fields of California

Captain Bayley's Heir: A Tale of the Gold Fields of California

by G. A. Henty

In 'Captain Bayley's Heir,' young Frank, falsely accused of a crime, flees to America seeking adventure. Joining a wagon train bound for the California goldfields, he faces the perils of the frontier, including hostile Native Americans, wild animals, and treacherous landscapes. Driven by the desire to clear his name and find fortune, Frank endures hardship and danger, learning valuable lessons about resilience and the true nature of justice in the unforgiving West. This classic tale, brimming with adventure, explores themes of innocence, perseverance, and the allure of the gold rush era.

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George Alfred Henty was an English novelist and war correspondent. He is most well-known for his works of adventure fiction and historical fiction, including The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The...

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