Willis George Emerson

Broschiertes Buch

The Treasure of Hidden Valley

Beschreibung

¿The Treasure of Hidden Valley¿ is a 1915 novel by Willis G. Emerson. Willis George Emerson (1856 ¿ 1918) was an American lawyer, novelist, politician, and founder of the North American Copper Company and the town of Encampment in Wyoming. His most famous novel is ¿The Smoky God, or A Voyage Journey to the Inner Earth¿, presented as a real account penned by the author in 1908 concerning the escapades of a Norwegian sailor named Olaf Jansen who sailed through a hole to the Earth's interior at the North Pole. Other notable works by this author include: ¿Winning Winds¿ (1885), ¿Grey Rocks: A tale of the Middle West¿ (1894), and ¿Was It a Crime? 'Coin at School' dissected¿ (1900). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

Autor

Willis George Emerson was born on March 28, 1856, in Blakesburg, Iowa. He was a writer, lawyer, and politician known for his adventure-filled novels and works that often blended elements of mystery, exploration, and speculative fiction. Emerson's most famous work, The Smoky God or a Voyage to the Inner World (1908), reflects his fascination with otherworldly journeys and the unknown. The novel is a mix of science fiction and adventure, capturing the imagination of readers with its tale of a subterranean world. Other notable works include The Treasure of Hidden Valley (1915) and A Vendetta of the Hills (1917), where he explored themes of justice, revenge, and the human condition set against the rugged landscapes of the American West. Throughout his life, Emerson also worked as a lawyer and politician, making contributions to his local community. However, it was his writing that left a lasting impact, particularly in the genres of adventure and historical fiction. Emerson's ability to craft compelling tales of personal and societal struggle ensured his place in early 20th-century literature.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Read & Co. Classics
• Seitenzahl: 342
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. April 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 483g
• ISBN-13: 9781528711852
• ISBN-10: 1528711858
• Artikelnr.: 56527970