The great Pike's Peak rush : or, Terry in the new gold fields

The story opens in the spring of 1859 on a Kansas ranch, where news of a massive gold rush to the Pike’s Peak country has set the frontier abuzz. Terry Richards, a restless young man with a taste for adventure, debates leaving the safety of his family’s farm for the glittering promise of the “Shining Mountains.” As the Richards household argues the risks and rewards, the excitement of a thousand‑plus hopeful miners heading west creates a vivid backdrop of ambition and uncertainty.

Joining Terry are a colorful cast of friends and fellow seekers—school‑teacher Harry, hardy wagon‑mates, and a few seasoned prospectors—each with their own motives and quirks. Their journey across the plains promises lively dialogue, slap‑stick mishaps, and a glimpse into the rugged life of early Colorado settlers. Listeners will be swept into the bustling trail, feeling the tug of destiny as the characters confront the challenges of a new frontier while chasing the lure of hidden riches.