The Furnace Of Gold

The Furnace of Gold is a historical novel written by Philip Verrill Mighels. The story is set during the California Gold Rush in the mid-1800s and follows the life of a young man named Jack Winch. Jack is a hardworking miner who dreams of striking it rich and becoming wealthy. However, his dreams are shattered when he is falsely accused of stealing gold from his employer and is forced to flee for his life.As Jack makes his way through the rugged terrain of California, he encounters a variety of characters, both good and bad. He eventually finds himself in the town of Sonora, where he meets a beautiful young woman named Juanita. The two fall in love, but their happiness is short-lived when Jack's past catches up with him and he is once again forced to flee.The Furnace of Gold is a thrilling tale of adventure, love, and betrayal set against the backdrop of one of the most exciting periods in American history. Mighels' vivid descriptions of the California landscape and the people who lived there bring the story to life, and readers will be swept away by the drama and excitement of Jack's journey. This is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction or tales of the American West.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.