Robert Greathouse - John Franklin Swift - Bog

""Robert Greathouse: A Story Of The Nevada Silver Mines"" is a novel written by John Franklin Swift and published in 1878. The story follows the life of Robert Greathouse, a young man who leaves his home in the East to seek his fortune in the silver mines of Nevada. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including miners, prospectors, and gamblers, and experiences the ups and downs of life in the Wild West.As Robert rises through the ranks of the mining industry, he becomes embroiled in a series of conflicts and rivalries, both professional and personal. He also falls in love with a young woman named Alice, who is the daughter of one of his mentors. Together, they navigate the challenges of life in a mining town, including violence, corruption, and economic instability.Throughout the novel, Swift vividly depicts the rugged landscape of Nevada and the harsh realities of life in the late 19th century. He also explores themes of ambition, loyalty, and the pursuit of wealth, as well as the impact of these values on individual lives and society as a whole.Overall, ""Robert Greathouse: A Story Of The Nevada Silver Mines"" is a compelling tale of adventure, romance, and the American frontier, offering readers a glimpse into a bygone era and the people who lived it.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.