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Colorado Jim
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- Gutenberg ID
- 27453
- Title
- Colorado Jim
- Language
- en
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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Colorado Jim follows a rugged millionaire who sells his Western mining empire to pursue civilization in Europe, only to find himself adrift in the bustling city. Haunted by his past and the harsh realities of the Klondike, he must reconcile his rough nature with the demands of modern society and the woman he loves.
- Summary up to 500 words
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In George Goodchild's *Colorado Jim*, the titular protagonist, a wealthy but restless mining magnate, abandons his successful operations in the American West to seek the allure of European civilization. Arriving in New York, Jim feels alienated by the city's sophistication, unable to reconcile his rough frontier persona with urban life. His journey eventually leads him to the frozen wilderness of the Klondike, where he faces brutal elements alongside his wife, Angela. Angela, a woman of refined background, struggles with the harsh conditions and the growing emotional distance between the couple. As gold prospects dwindle and winter sets in, Angela considers leaving Jim, even contemplating destroying his food supplies to force his hand. However, Jim's indomitable will and eventual discovery of a massive gold strike change their trajectory. Jim races to Dawson City to register the claims, securing a fortune that allows Angela to buy her freedom. In a twist of fate and emotional redemption, Angela chooses to stay with Jim, revealing that her departure was a test that solidified her love. The story concludes with the couple reconciling on a steamer, leaving the wilderness behind for a shared future in Colorado. Through their ordeal, they learn that true wealth lies in love and mutual understanding rather than just gold.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.2/5
- Download URL
- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27453.epub.noimages
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People
Authors
- George Goodchild
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Categories
- Adventure
- Fiction
- Travel