The Treasure of Hidden Valley by Willis George Emerson

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Author Emerson, Willis George, 1856-1918
Title The Treasure of Hidden Valley
Note Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note Includes afterword on the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire.
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Summary "The Treasure of Hidden Valley" by Willis George Emerson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows Roderick Warfield, a young man recently home from New York, who faces financial struggles and the weight of familial expectations. The story delves into themes of adventure, ambition, and the allure of a hidden treasure, sparked by revelations from Roderick’s deceased father about a mysterious gold mine in Wyoming. The opening of the novel sets the stage for Roderick's return to his Iowa hometown, where he receives a cool reception from his wealthy uncle, Allen Miller. The tension between them is thick, rooted in differing values regarding wealth and ambition, especially as Roderick seeks financial backing for a speculative mining deal. After a fiery confrontation, he leaves home, buoyed by a letter from his father that reveals the location of a lost mine. This begins Roderick's journey toward adventure, with destiny calling him to the rugged landscapes of Wyoming, where he hopes to unearth both treasure and the secrets of his family legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Love stories
Subject Political fiction
Subject San Francisco Earthquake and Fire, Calif., 1906
Subject Gold mines and mining -- Fiction
Subject Wyoming -- Fiction
Subject Ranch life -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 52461
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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