Kit Carson, The Prince Of The Gold Hunters: The Miser John Vernon, Discovering The Suicide Of His Wife, Who Had For Years Eluded His Pursuit (1849) - Paperback

""Kit Carson, The Prince Of The Gold Hunters: The Miser John Vernon, Discovering The Suicide Of His Wife, Who Had For Years Eluded His Pursuit"" is a historical fiction novel written by Charles E. Averill. The book is set in 1849 and follows the story of John Vernon, a miser who is on the hunt for gold in California. However, his search is interrupted when he discovers that his wife has committed suicide after eluding him for years. The novel also features Kit Carson, a famous mountain man and explorer who becomes involved in Vernon's search for gold. As the story unfolds, the characters face numerous challenges and dangers, including bandits, natural disasters, and conflicts with Native Americans. Throughout the book, Averill weaves together a tale of adventure, romance, and tragedy, capturing the spirit of the American West during the Gold Rush era. The novel is a gripping read that offers a vivid portrayal of life in California during this tumultuous time in American history.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.