
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Part 9
Part 10
A weary prospector sits on the verandah of the Laughlin Hotel in Baker City, watching cicadas dance over the sun‑baked flats while the distant glacier sparkles on the ridge. He’s haunted by rumors of the Lost Cabin Mine, a name every miner knows but whose true story remains untold. The town’s cramped streets and the landlord’s sharp‑tongued parrot provide a vivid backdrop for his restless thoughts about work, survival, and the promise of a hidden fortune.
When the landlord mentions the infamous Apache Kid, the narrator’s curiosity deepens, hinting at a dangerous alliance and a prophecy that may yet unfold. The early days of June 1900 set the stage for a rugged adventure, where the promise of gold collides with the harsh realities of frontier life, and the mystery of the lost cabin begins to surface. Listeners are drawn into a world of dusty trails, whispered legends, and a man’s desperate gamble to carve his own destiny.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (384K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2013-10-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1878–1944
A prolific Scottish-born Canadian novelist, he wrote vivid stories about Scotland, British Columbia, and the lives of settlers making new homes in Canada. His books blend regional detail with an easy, human feel that helped make him a notable literary voice of his time.
View all books
by Frederick Niven

by Vinceslas-Eugène Dick

by Philippe Aubert de Gaspé

by Royall Tyler

by Abraham Cahan

by Abraham Cahan

by Eliza Fowler Haywood