The Gringos: A Story Of The Old California Days In 1849: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Gringos: A Story Of The Old California Days In 1849: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Gringos: A Story Of The Old California Days In 1849 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Bower, B. M. (1871–1940).
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"The Gringos" by B. M. Bower is a historical novel set in the tumultuous era of 1849 California during the gold rush. Written in the early 20th century, the story explores the clash of cultures and the descent into savagery as men succumb to the lure of gold, highlighting themes of justice, honor, and the primal instincts that lie beneath the surface of civilization. The narrative follows two young cowboys, Jack Allen and Dade Hunter, who navigate the perilous landscape of a society teetering on the edge of lawlessness amid the burgeoning mining bonanza. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the chaotic backdrop of San Francisco, a town rife with violence and the violent struggle for resources. Jack and Dade are shown to be friends who are initially drawn in by the prospect of gold but soon become embroiled in the dark realities of frontier justice as they confront the merciless Vigilance Committee. After a violent confrontation leads to the death of a man, Jack finds himself on trial with the odds stacked against him, and Dade arrives just in time to witness Jack's plight. This sets the stage for a story filled with tension, action, and a deep moral questioning of what justice truly means in an unruly world. The opening chapters effectively lay the groundwork for a tale that is both compelling and reflective of the complexities of human nature in the face of greed and survival.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Gringos: A Story Of The Old California Days In 1849
- Author credits: Bower, B. M. (1871–1940)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- California -- Fiction
- Gold mines and mining -- Fiction
- Western stories
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
- Western
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