The nugget finders

Language: EnglishPublished: July 12, 2023

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Subjects:

Adventure and adventurers Juvenile fiction Gold mines and mining Australia History 19th century

Bookshelves:

Fiction Children & Young Adult Reading History - General

Authors:

Alger, Horatio

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In the late 19th century, the Australian gold rush ignited dreams of fortune and adventure, drawing hopeful prospectors to its rugged landscapes. "The Nugget Finders: A Tale of the Gold Fields of Australia" by Horatio Alger Jr. captures this spirit through the eyes of two boys, Harry Vane and Jack Pendleton, who, after a shipwreck, set out to uncover their destinies amidst the chaos of gold fever. With themes of perseverance and friendship, the novel highlights the grit required to navigate both the physical challenges of the goldfields and the moral dilemmas of ambition. Ideal for students and historians alike, this tale offers a vivid exploration of youthful aspiration against the backdrop of a transformative era in Australia.