Pike's Peak or Bust by Edwin Lefevre
The novel tells the story of a young man who travels to Colorado with hopes of striking it rich during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush. He faces various challenges and setbacks, including poverty, hunger, and loneliness, but perseveres in pursuit of his goal. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about perseverance, hard work, and the importance of staying focused on one's goals.
By Edwin Lefevre · First published 1899 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Western · 7,762 words
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He was only seventeen, fair-haired and rosy-cheeked, with girlish blue eyes, when he applied for the vacancy in the office of Tracy & Middleton, Bankers and Brokers. His name was Willis N. Hayward, and he was a proud boy, indeed, when he was selected out of twenty "applicants" to be telephone-clerk for the firm.
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Pike's Peak or Bust is listed on Textopian as a novella by Edwin Lefevre, dated 1899 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Edwin Lefevre
- Date: 1899 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Western, Drama, Romance
- Length: 7,762 words
- Structure: 1 section, 95 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The plot is set in a historical context with accurate period details.
- Adventure — The narrative focuses on the adventurous journey and challenges faced by the characters.
- Western — The setting and themes are characteristic of the American West.
- Drama — The story includes dramatic elements and emotional conflicts.
Tags
Adventure · American History · Biography · California Gold Rush · Exploration · Frontier Life · Gold Mining · Historical Fiction · Memoir · Non-Fiction · Pioneer Life · Travelogue