Publisher's Synopsis
Indian and Scout: A Tale of the Gold Rush to California is a novel written by Frederick S. Brereton and published in 1910. The story is set in the mid-19th century during the California Gold Rush and follows the adventures of two friends, Indian and Scout, as they journey from their home in the Rocky Mountains to the goldfields of California.Indian, a Native American, and Scout, a white boy, have been friends since childhood and have a deep bond. When they hear about the gold rush in California, they decide to leave their families and embark on a dangerous journey across the country. Along the way, they face numerous challenges, including hostile Native American tribes, dangerous wildlife, and treacherous terrain.As they get closer to California, Indian and Scout encounter other prospectors and learn about the harsh realities of the gold rush. They witness the greed and violence that the pursuit of gold can inspire and struggle to maintain their own moral compasses in the face of temptation.Ultimately, Indian and Scout discover that the true value of their journey was not in the gold they sought, but in the friendship and loyalty they shared. The novel is a thrilling adventure story that also explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the corrupting influence of greed.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.
