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Captain Bayley's Heir

G. A. Henty

Book Overview: 

When young Frank is falsely accused of a crime, he leaves England to seek adventure in America. He joins a wagon train heading west to the California gold fields, but as he is soon to find out, the West is more than just adventure! Braving Indians, wolves, and other dangers, Frank is determined to strike it rich - and perhaps someday clear his name and return home.

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Book Excerpt: 
. . .At last he paused before a fine ship, the Mississippi; a printed placard on the wharf beside her mentioned that the well-known and favourite clipper would sail for New Orleans on that day. He walked on board and went up to the captain, who was talking to the first mate, while the latter was superintending the getting of cargo on board.

"Do you want a hand, sir?"

"Well, that depends," the captain said; "I am still two or three hands short, but they have promised to send me them this morning. Are you a sailor?"

"No, sir; but I can row and sail an open boat, and am[93] ready to make myself useful. I want to work my passage out."

"You look an active young fellow," the captain said, "but I don't care about taking a landsman only for the voyage out; I should have to ship another hand in your place at New Orleans, and probably have to pay more wages there than I could get one for here. Still, likely enough, they may send me down at the last m. . . Read More

Community Reviews

Another great adaption by Heirloom Audio (I listened to the abridged, dramatized CD). This tale starts in England, then travels to the Wild West to find gold! Filled with exciting twists, and secrets uncovered. It was an enjoyable listen.

This play is quite pedantic.

This is a cool book! It's kind of cool how its not about a certain event in history, its more centered around a time period (if I remember correctly) The main character, as always, is awesome! Definitely a must read, especially for Henty fans.