The King of the Golden River; or, the Black Brothers: A Legend of Stiria.: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The King of the Golden River; or, the Black Brothers: A Legend of Stiria.: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

The King of the Golden River; or, the Black Brothers: A Legend of Stiria. is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Ruskin, John (1819–1900).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The King of the Golden River; or, the Black Brothers: A Legend of Stiria" by John Ruskin is a fantasy story written in 1841. In the once-fertile Treasure Valley, two cruel brothers bring ruin through their wickedness. When they melt their kind younger brother's golden mug, they unleash the King of the Golden River, who offers a dangerous challenge: climb the mountain and cast holy water into the river to turn it to gold. Each brother must face this test, where their true natures will determine their fate along the treacherous path.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The King of the Golden River; or, the Black Brothers: A Legend of Stiria.
- Author credits: Ruskin, John (1819–1900)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Fairy tales
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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