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The Forty-Niners

A Novel of the Gold Rush

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The Forty-Niners

By: William W. Johnstone, J.A. Johnstone
Narrated by: George Guidall
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JOHNSTONE’S AMERICA. THE GOLD STANDARD.

From the acclaimed chroniclers of the Old West comes a blazing new saga of the great American Gold Rush—and the boldhearted dreamers who made it all happen …

THEY CALLED THEM THE FORTY-NINERS.

In January of 1848, the discovery of gold at Sutters Mill in California sparked a nationwide frenzy, fueling the dreams of Americans from coast to coast. By 1849, hundreds of thousands of fortune hunters from across the globe headed west to stake their claim. Armed with pan or pickaxe, driven by greed or glory, every last one of them was determined to strike it rich—or die trying …

For Cord Bennett, it is more than a dream. California is his destiny—even if he doesn’t know it yet. Forced to leave his family farm in the Ozarks, he reluctantly joins his two older brothers on the treacherous journey west. Together, they endure harsh weather, fierce tribal attacks, and roving outlaws. But their biggest challenge comes when they reach the gold-rich canyon of Rio Oro. This small makeshift town is barely more than a campsite for prospectors—but the men who control it are as ruthless as any big-city crime boss. And twice as deadly …

This is the story of the men and women who risked their lives to make their fortunes in a boundless land of opportunity. But sometimes, all that glitters is not gold. And where there’s gold, there’s gunfire …

©2024 J.A. Johnstone (P)2024 Recorded Books Action & Adventure Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Westerns Fiction Old West Wild West
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This is probably one of the best books I’ve ever listen to and I listen to a lot of books! Fantastic read the narrator grows on you and eventually you just cannot stop listening this author is amazing

Wow !! What a great journey

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I found this to be a fine read that portrayed the California gold rush & the way different families left their old lives behind for brighter future. Definitely a must read for anyone who enjoys westerns.

Great Gold Rush Classic

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I loved this book and new series in the making. excited to see what the future holds

loved the story line

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Love anything read by George - book was interesting and entertaining. Worth the listen, Good but not great.

Ok

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A true to life story of that time with struggles and victories. Not like TV more like history. Good story.

Great real life story

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