{"product_id":"in-the-heart-of-the-rockies-an-adventure-on-the-colorado-river-paperback","title":"In the Heart of the Rockies: An Adventure on the Colorado River - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eG. A. Henty\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetermined to improve his struggling family's financial situation, sixteen-year-old Tom Wade leaves England in 1860 and sets out for the untamed wilderness of the American Far West. Arriving in the small western outpost of Denver, Colorado, to mine for gold, he soon encounters Native American warriors, takes part in big-game hunts, and learns how to survive a mountain winter with nothing but resourcefulness and perseverance. \u003cbr\u003e Young readers get valuable, exciting lessons in history from the \"Prince of Storytellers,\" George Henty, in a grand adventure classic that weaves together the story of a teenage, fictional hero and real-life episodes of exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetermined to improve his struggling family's financial situation, sixteen-year-old Tom Wade leaves England in 1860 and sets out for the untamed wilderness of the American Far West. Arriving in the small western outpost of Denver, Colorado to mine for gold, he soon encounters Native American warriors, takes part in big-game hunts, and learns how to survive a mountain winter with nothing but resourcefulness and perseverance.\u003cbr\u003eYoung readers get valuable, exciting lessons in history from the Prince of Storytellers, George Henty, in a grand adventure classic that weaves together the story of a teenaged, fictional hero and real-life episodes of exploration.\u003cbr\u003eUnabridged Dover (2005) republication of the edition originally published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1903. vi+296pp. 53\/16 x 81\/4. Paperbound.\u003cbr\u003eALSO AVAILABLE\u003cbr\u003eWith Lee in Virginia, G. A. Henty. viii+328pp. 53\/16 x 81\/4. 43456-7 \u003cbr\u003eIn Freedom's Cause, G. A. Henty. x+305pp. 53\/16 x 81\/4. 42362-X\u003cbr\u003eThe Cat of Bubastes, G. A. Henty. vii+308pp. 53\/16 x 81\/4. 42363-8 \u003cbr\u003eFor current price information write to Dover Publications, or log on to\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.doverpublications.com--\u003c\/b\u003eand see every Dover book in print.\u003cbr\u003eFree Dover Children's Books and Activities Catalog (59071-2) available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetermined to improve his struggling family's financial situation, sixteen-year-old Tom Wade leaves England in 1860 and sets out for the untamed wilderness of the American Far West. Arriving in the small western outpost of Denver, Colorado, to mine for gold, he soon encounters Native American warriors, takes part in big-game hunts, and learns how to survive a mountain winter with nothing but resourcefulness and perseverance. \u003cbr\u003e Young readers get valuable, exciting lessons in history from the \"Prince of Storytellers,\" George Henty, in a grand adventure classic that weaves together the story of a teenage, fictional hero and real-life episodes of exploration. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA storyteller who specialized in blending authentic historical facts with exciting fictional characters, Henty produced more than 140 books and achieved a reputation as The Prince of Storytellers. Immensely popular and widely used in schools for many years, Henty's novels continue to fire young imaginations with their spirited tales of adventure amid exciting historical times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.36 x 5.26 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 26, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756156420384,"sku":"9780486442143","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/368385ac07daaa27c8759b3fbc4561a1.webp?v=1780075807","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/in-the-heart-of-the-rockies-an-adventure-on-the-colorado-river-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}