Publisher's Synopsis
The Chain by Paul I. Wellman is a historical novel that takes place in the 19th century during the California Gold Rush. The story follows the journey of a young man named Peter Fallon, who inherits a gold mine from his father. However, when he arrives in California, he discovers that the mine has been stolen from him by a ruthless criminal organization known as ""The Chain.""Determined to get his mine back, Peter sets out on a dangerous quest to track down the members of The Chain and bring them to justice. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful actress, a Native American guide, and a group of Chinese laborers who are being exploited by The Chain.As Peter delves deeper into the criminal underworld of California, he uncovers a web of corruption and greed that extends all the way to the highest levels of government. With his own life in danger, Peter must use all of his wits and courage to outsmart his enemies and reclaim what is rightfully his.The Chain is a thrilling adventure story that combines historical accuracy with fast-paced action and suspense. It offers a vivid portrait of life during the Gold Rush era and explores themes of greed, justice, and redemption.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.
