Dave Porter in the Gold Fields; Or, The Search for the Landslide Mine
by OpenStories
Original author: Edward Stratemeyer
"Dave Porter in the Gold Fields; Or, The Search for the Landslide Mine" by Edward Stratemeyer is a novel written in the early 20th century. This adventurous tale continues the journey of the young hero, Dave Porter, as he and his friends embark on a quest to locate a lost gold mine that belonged to Roger Morr's uncle. The story promises elements of friendship, exploration, and the challenges of navigating not only the wilderness but also past rivalries and adversaries. The beginning of the story introduces us to the concept of a lost mine, the Landslide Mine, which became obscured by a landslide after Roger Morr's uncle passed away. Fascinated by the tale, Dave and his friends decide to embark on an adventure to find the mine while participating in a camping trip to Yellowstone Park. The characters exhibit youthful enthusiasm and camaraderie, intertwined with the threat of past enemies like Job Haskers and Link Merwell, setting the stage for an exciting and perilous journey in the American West.
Dave Porter in the Gold Fields; Or, The Search for the Landslide Mine, by Edward Stratemeyer. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #24033.
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32 Chapters
- 1.Preface: I. the Landslide Mine157 words
- 2.Preface382 words
- 3.Chapter I: The Landslide Mine1,851 words
- 4.Chapter II: Dave Porter's Past2,160 words
- 5.Chapter III: Caught in a Storm1,962 words
- 6.Chapter IV: A Question of Stocks1,984 words
- 7.Chapter V: A Trap for Job Haskers1,905 words
- 8.Chapter VI: Another Surprise1,792 words
- 9.Chapter VII: A Gathering of Oak Hall Boys1,901 words
- 10.Chapter VIII: Fire and Firecrackers1,908 words
- 11.Chapter IX: What Nat Poole Had to Tell2,003 words
- 12.Chapter X: Dave at Home2,066 words
- 13.Chapter XI: Overheard in the Summer-House1,967 words
- 14.Chapter XII: On the Way West1,886 words
- 15.Chapter XIII: Dave Sees Something2,051 words
- 16.Chapter XIV: In Butte1,926 words
- 17.Chapter XV: At Abe Blower's Home1,854 words
- 18.Chapter XVI: On to Black Cat Camp2,081 words
- 19.Chapter XVII: Along the Mountain Trail2,069 words
- 20.Chapter XVIII: The Stolen Horses2,030 words
- 21.Chapter XIX: The Newspaper Clew1,933 words
- 22.Chapter XX: The Exposure1,882 words
- 23.Chapter XXI: On the Back Trail2,010 words
- 24.Chapter XXII: Dave and the Mountain Lion1,895 words
- 25.Chapter XXIII: In the Mountain Cave1,907 words
- 26.Chapter XXIV: Searching for the Landslide Mine1,898 words
- 27.Chapter XXV: Caught in a Storm1,853 words
- 28.Chapter XXVI: Prowlers in Camp1,897 words
- 29.Chapter XXVII: The Two Prisoners1,635 words
- 30.Chapter XXVIII: The Lost Landslide Mine1,796 words
- 31.Chapter XXIX: Another Landslide3,448 words
- 32.Chapter XXX: The New Claim--Conclusion1,630 words