Publisher's Synopsis
Black Placer: An Adventure Story is a thrilling novel by Frank Richardson Pierce. The story is set in the American West during the late 1800s, where a young man named Jack is on a quest to find his father, who disappeared while searching for gold in the Black Placer region. Jack sets out on a dangerous journey, facing numerous challenges and obstacles along the way, including hostile Native American tribes, dangerous wildlife, and treacherous terrain.As Jack navigates through the rugged wilderness, he meets a variety of colorful characters, including a mysterious woman named Lilith, who joins him on his journey. Together, they face danger and adversity, but also discover the beauty and wonder of the untamed wilderness.The novel is a gripping adventure story that captures the spirit of the American West and the thrill of exploration and discovery. It is a tale of courage, perseverance, and the indomitable human spirit, as Jack and Lilith face seemingly insurmountable obstacles in their quest for the truth about Jack's father and the secrets of the Black Placer region.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.