Forty-Nine

Forty-Nine: An Idyl Drama Of The Sierras, In Four Acts (1910) is a play written by Joaquin Miller. The story takes place in the Sierra Nevada Mountains during the Gold Rush of 1849. The play follows the lives of two miners, Dick and Jack, who are searching for gold. Along the way, they meet a group of women who have also come to the mountains in search of riches. The play explores themes of love, greed, and the pursuit of the American Dream. The characters face challenges such as dangerous weather conditions, conflicts with Native Americans, and the harsh realities of life in the mountains. The play is divided into four acts and features poetic language and vivid descriptions of the landscape. Overall, Forty-Nine is a classic piece of American literature that captures the spirit of the Gold Rush and the rugged beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.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.