The Gold Cache (Classic Reprint)

James Willard Schultz

ISBN 10: 0282439676 / ISBN 13: 9780282439675

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a thrilling adventure through the untamed American West in the early 19th century. The author, a young man named Thomas, recounts his daring expedition with his Blackfoot companion, Pi'tamakan, to locate a hidden cache of gold. The journey through hostile territory, rife with rival tribes and perilous encounters with nature, reveals the dangers and rewards of frontier life. The book delves into the complex relationship between the white traders and the Indigenous peoples of the region. It explores themes of greed, loyalty, and survival in a world where cultural differences often clashed with the pursuit of wealth. The author's keen observation of the Blackfoot culture, their customs, beliefs, and struggles against encroachment on their lands, provides a fascinating glimpse into a world rapidly disappearing. The book is a compelling account of the early days of westward expansion and the enduring power of personal courage and resourcefulness in the face of formidable challenges. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9780282439675_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Gold Cache (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0282439676
• ISBN 13: 9780282439675
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Adventure Fiction

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Synopsis

In The Gold Cache, a young frontiersman uncovers a sweep of shining gold and a path through danger and doubt.

In this adventure set on the American frontier, a boy named Thomas Fox learns the value of courage, wit, and loyalty as he and his companions chase rumors of a hidden cache. From a bustling fort to the ghostly hush of canyon walls, the narrative follows their encounters with traders, soldiers, and native peoples, and the pull of wealth against the call of home.

• Experience a vivid, action-driven frontier tale with real withdrawal from conflict and risk
• See how dialogue, barter, and travel shape life on the northern plains
• Travel from a fort’s forge to river canyons, and the hunt for treasure
• Meet historical figures and cultural voices woven into a rugged, immersive landscape

Ideal for readers who enjoy classic Western adventures, frontier resilience, and treasure-hunt twists set against a richly drawn past.

About the Author

James Willard Schultz (Apikuni), wrote forty-four books, including "Blackfeet and Buffalo" and "Blackfeet Tales from Apikuni's World", both published by the University of Oklahoma Press.