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Hard Gold: The Colorado Gold Rush of 1859: A Tale of the Old West
230 pp.
| Hyperion |
September, 2008 |
TradeISBN 978-1-4231-0519-0$15.99
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4-6I Witness series.
Early Wittcomb runs away from home to rescue his uncle Jesse and bring back gold to save the family farm. Early works his way West on a wagon train, encountering many dangers along the way and learning the importance of family and friends while figuring out his own future. An appended author's note and photographs give additional context for the story. Bib., glos.