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Synopsis
""Kit Carson, The Prince Of The Gold Hunters: The Miser John Vernon, Discovering The Suicide Of His Wife, Who Had For Years Eluded His Pursuit"" is a historical fiction novel written by Charles E. Averill. The book is set in 1849 and tells the story of Kit Carson, a legendary American frontiersman who is on a mission to find gold in California during the Gold Rush.The novel also follows the story of John Vernon, a wealthy miser who discovers that his wife has committed suicide after years of eluding his pursuit. The two storylines intersect as Carson and Vernon cross paths in their respective quests.Throughout the book, Averill paints a vivid picture of the American West during the mid-19th century, including the hardships and dangers faced by those seeking fortune in the gold fields. The novel also explores themes of love, loss, and redemption as Carson and Vernon confront their own personal demons.Overall, ""Kit Carson, The Prince Of The Gold Hunters: The Miser John Vernon, Discovering The Suicide Of His Wife, Who Had For Years Eluded His Pursuit"" is a thrilling tale of adventure and drama set against the backdrop of one of the most significant events in American history.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.