Publisher's Synopsis
The Lure of the Black Hills is a historical novel written by Dietrich Lange and published in 1916. The book is set in the late 19th century in the Black Hills region of South Dakota, during the height of the gold rush. The story follows the lives of several characters, including miners, prospectors, and businessmen, as they navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by the gold rush.The main character of the novel is Jack Thorpe, a young man who travels to the Black Hills in search of fortune. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a grizzled old prospector, a ruthless mine owner, and a beautiful saloon girl. As Jack tries to make his fortune in the gold fields, he must also confront the harsh realities of life in the Wild West, including violence, greed, and betrayal.The Lure of the Black Hills is a vivid and engaging portrayal of life during the gold rush era. Lange's descriptions of the landscape and the characters are rich and detailed, and he captures the excitement and danger of the time with skill and authenticity. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, and it remains a classic of the genre to this day.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.
