In A New World - Horatio Alger - Bog

In A New World: Or Among The Gold-Fields Of Australia (1893) is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the adventures of a young man named Mark Mason. Mark is a hardworking and ambitious individual who dreams of making it big in the world. When he hears about the gold rush in Australia, he decides to leave his hometown in America and travel to the land down under in search of fortune.The novel is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on Mark's journey to Australia and his experiences in the new world. He faces many challenges along the way, including harsh weather conditions and dangerous sea voyages. When he finally arrives in Australia, he finds himself in the middle of a bustling gold rush town. Mark quickly learns the ropes of gold mining and sets out to strike it rich.The second part of the novel is all about Mark's adventures in the goldfields. He faces many obstacles, including greedy and dishonest miners, but he perseveres and eventually strikes gold. Along the way, he makes many friends and even finds love.In A New World: Or Among The Gold-Fields Of Australia is a classic adventure story that captures the excitement and danger of the gold rush era. It is a tale of perseverance, hard work, and the rewards of following your dreams. Alger Jr. was a prolific writer of adventure stories for young adults, and this novel is a prime example of his work. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the gold rush or the adventure genre.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.