The Golden Butterfly

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Besant, Walter, 1836-1901

Contributor:

Rice, James, 1843-1882

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Golden Butterfly" by Walter Besant and James Rice is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds primarily in California during a time when the gold rush is in decline, focusing on the lives of a few central characters as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of this transformed landscape. The opening hints at a blend of adventure and reflective themes, particularly showcasing youth and ambition through its protagonists. The beginning of "The Golden Butterfly" introduces readers to two main characters, Captain Thomas Ladds and the younger Jack Dunquerque, who are on a leisurely ride through California's wild terrain. Their jovial banter hints at a deeper sense of adventure and provokes discussions about their encounters with the landscape and the people in it. As they travel, they witness a man being pursued by a bear, which culminates in a dramatic moment when Ladds and Dunquerque intervene, revealing their hunting skills. This encounter sets the stage for their journey, suggesting themes of bravery and the unpredictability of nature, while also hinting at the comradery and complexities of their relationship. Their eventual arrival at the deserted Empire City offers a melancholic contrast to the excitement of the chase, setting up a narrative filled with exploration and unexpected revelations as they delve into a place once vibrant with life now turned to ghostly remnants of the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2013-08-10