Oliver Bright's Search; or, The Mystery of a Mine: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Oliver Bright's Search; or, The Mystery of a Mine: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Oliver Bright's Search; or, The Mystery of a Mine is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Stratemeyer, Edward (1862–1930).
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"Oliver Bright's Search; or, The Mystery of a Mine" by Edward Stratemeyer is a young adult adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Oliver Bright, a determined and morally principled youth who embarks on a journey to locate a mine in which his father has a significant interest, all while facing the challenges of travel and the unscrupulous characters he encounters along the way. This engaging tale explores themes of bravery, perseverance, and the trials of young adulthood. The opening of the book introduces Oliver Bright as he receives an unexpected summons from his father, revealing that their family's financial situation has deteriorated due to an ill-fated investment in a mine orchestrated by a deceitful colonel. As Oliver processes this shocking news, he learns that he must take matters into his own hands to save their fortunes, setting out on a journey to California after carefully packing his belongings and making necessary preparations. The stage is set for adventure as Oliver navigates new environments and encounters, supported by themes of resilience and moral integrity as he seeks to rectify his father's misfortunes.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Oliver Bright's Search; or, The Mystery of a Mine
- Author credits: Stratemeyer, Edward (1862–1930)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Father and child -- Juvenile fiction
- Fraud -- Juvenile fiction
- Mines and mineral resources -- Juvenile fiction
- Mystery and detective stories
- Western stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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