Publisher's Synopsis
A Blind Lead: The Story Of A Mine (1888) is a historical fiction novel written by Josephine White Bates. The story is set in the late 1800s during the gold rush era in California. The protagonist, Tom, is a young man who has inherited a gold mine from his father. However, the mine has been abandoned for years and Tom has no experience in mining. He sets out to revive the mine and make it profitable.As Tom works to reopen the mine, he faces a number of challenges, including a lack of resources, uncooperative workers, and dangerous conditions. He also discovers a secret tunnel that leads to a rich vein of gold, but he must keep it hidden from others who would try to steal it.Throughout the novel, Tom must navigate the complex world of mining and deal with the greed and corruption that often accompanies it. He also learns valuable lessons about perseverance, hard work, and the importance of friendship.A Blind Lead: The Story Of A Mine is a thrilling and engaging tale that offers a glimpse into the rugged and dangerous world of gold mining in the American West. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the gold rush era and the challenges faced by those who sought their fortunes in the mines.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
