Jacob's Gold

GOLD! Nothing stirs the imagination like the word GOLD.1848 news of GOLD in California brought over 300,000 prospectors looking to Strike it Rich. Many did find the precious metal but no matter what they got they wanted MORE...Follow Jacob Waltz as he leaves his home country of Germany to find his way to the American West and discover treasure.

Larry L. Maxwell was born in Silver City, New Mexico and was raised by his grandparents in the Gila Valley. He always loved the outdoors and spent most of his hours studying wildlife. He loved hunting and fishing, and still does. At 19 years old, and newly married, he and his wife went on a lifetime adventure to the territory of Alaska. It became a state some eight years later. This truly was the last frontier, they marveled at its beauty and exciting people. Most of their nine children were born there - six daughters and three sons. Perhaps, it was this early exciting adventure that caused his desire to write. Many years later, they left the 49th state, and now reside in Mesa, Arizona. There he was shown a pamphlet about Jacob Waltz and his gold mining. Just like the amazing excitement of Alaska, he challenged himself to write about "Jacob's Gold". He reasoned - many of the best stories are yet to be written, the best songs yet to be sung.