The Young Miner or Tom Nelson Out West (Illustrated)

This is the second book in the series, "The Pacific Series." It is about Tom Nelson's trek across the plains and his adventures in the California gold mines, and provides not only action and adventure, but insight into this exciting time in U.S. history.

This edition of the book contains 10 place-, time- and subject-relevant illustrations unique to this edition.

A great example of personal success story-telling from the master, Horatio Alger. Alger wrote to instill the principle of Strive and Succeed, Personal Growth and Achievement-to attain the American dream. He inspired countless millions of young people world-wide and was the Mark Victor Hanson and Tony Robbins of his era. "Horatio Alger Jr. was the biggest American media star of his day. [when] the sale of 10,000 volumes was deemed a publishing triumph in those days-readers bought at least 200 million copies of his books, placing him in the Stephen King category"...Stefan Kanfer