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Wood, Preston

 
9781449072230: Weatherbee's Gold

Synopsis

Preston Wood, whose work has been seen by millions offers an exciting, impressive new novel. The trumpet call of "Gold!" shatters Sol Weatherbee's quiet life. The dreams of a nineteen-year-old orphan can come true in the wild gold fields of California. Convinced he has a future there, Sol sets out on the adventure of a lifetime. But California has dangerous surprises in store for him, and his quest for quick riches almost ends in a hangman's noose. Still dreaming of glory, he heads for Mexico. He tangles with the crooks, eccentrics, and the women of a wild and lawless time. Weatherbee's Gold is told with boisterous style and humor, a sharp and violent look at the frontier its restless seekers.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Preston Wood, whose work has been seen by millions offers an exciting, impressive new novel. The trumpet call of "Gold" shatters Sol Weatherbee's quiet life. The dreams of a nineteen-year-old orphan can come true in the wild gold fields of California. Convinced he has a future there, Sol sets out on the adventure of a lifetime. But California has dangerous surprises in store for him, and his quest for quick riches almost ends in a hangman's noose. Still dreaming of glory, he heads for Mexico. He tangles with the crooks, eccentrics, and the women of a wild and lawless time. Weatherbee's Gold is told with boisterous style and humor, a sharp and violent look at the frontier its restless seekers.

Biographie de l'auteur

Preston Wood has written for many television series including "Bonanza", "Gunsmoke", "Adam-12", "Dragnet", and "Emergency". His work has also been seen theatrically in Eueope. He lives in California and is working on his next novel.

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