"All's not Gold that Glitters;" or, The Young Californian by Alice B. Haven

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Author Haven, Alice B. (Alice Bradley), 1827-1863
Title "All's not Gold that Glitters;" or, The Young Californian
Original Publication United States: D. Appleton and Company,1859.
Credits Carlos Colon, the University of California and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "All's not Gold that Glitters;" or, The Young Californian by Alice B. Haven is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the themes of aspiration, wealth, and the trials of family life, particularly focusing on the Gilman family as they navigate the challenges brought on by the California Gold Rush. The narrative introduces us to Mr. Gilman, who decides to seek fortune in California, taking his son Sam along with him while leaving his wife, Mrs. Gilman, to manage their farm and family back home. The beginning of the novel sets the stage for the Gilman family's struggles against the backdrop of the gold rush excitement. Mr. Gilman is depicted as a man grappling with his desire for wealth, motivated by the allure of riches promised by California, while his wife experiences anxiety over the impending separation and the potential dangers that lie ahead. Their son, Sam, is portrayed as a willing companion, filled with youthful eagerness and naivety about the adventures that await them. As the story unfolds, we see the dynamics of their relationships shift, reflecting the impact of ambition and external desires on familial bonds and moral integrity. The introduction effectively captures the tension between hope and reality that will permeate the characters' journeys. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject California -- Gold discoveries -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Mothers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Families -- Juvenile fiction
Subject San Francisco (Calif.) -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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