Publisher's Synopsis
The Golden Talisman by Charles Caldwell Dobie is a thrilling adventure novel set in the early 1900s. The story follows the journey of a young man named David Carrigan, who has been sent to the wilds of Canada to work for the Royal Northwest Mounted Police. When he arrives, he discovers that a notorious outlaw, Black Roger Audemard, has been terrorizing the area and is believed to be hiding out somewhere in the nearby mountains.David is determined to catch the outlaw and earn the respect of his fellow Mounties, but he soon realizes that he cannot do it alone. He enlists the help of a local trapper named Wabi, and together they set out on a dangerous journey into the mountains. Along the way, they face numerous challenges, including treacherous terrain, harsh weather conditions, and dangerous wildlife.As they get closer to finding Black Roger, David and Wabi discover that he is not the only one after the outlaw. A wealthy collector named John Ballantyne is also on the hunt for Black Roger, but for a different reason. Ballantyne believes that the outlaw possesses a priceless golden talisman that he is desperate to add to his collection.As the three men race to find Black Roger and the talisman, they must navigate a treacherous landscape and outwit each other to achieve their goals. The Golden Talisman is a thrilling adventure story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.