
Two boys drift lazily in a small boat off the sun‑scorched coast of San Geronimo, their conversation darting between jokes about sleepy fish and the staggering height of the snow‑capped Sierra that looms on the horizon. The landscape is a striking mix of glittering Pacific waves, barren sand, and towering mountains that seem to scrape the clear blue sky, setting a vivid backdrop for their youthful curiosity.
Their banter soon turns to the legends whispered among the town’s few wooden villas and bustling wharves—tales of hidden veins of gold buried deep within the imposing peaks. With a mix of bravado and wonder, Perry and Cyril decide to test the limits of their world, setting the stage for an adventure that will pit their friendship against the raw power of nature and the lure of untold riches. Listeners are invited to follow their first steps into an unknown wilderness, where every sunrise promises a new clue and every gust of wind carries the promise of discovery.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (387K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Release date
2010-10-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1831–1909
Best known for lively adventure stories and school tales, this Victorian writer also worked as a journalist, editor, and teacher. His books were especially popular with younger readers, blending brisk action with a strong sense of place and character.
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