What is the last book you read, and your rating?
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Most of the action takes place in 1849/1850, as young Jaimie, then around 13 years of age, travels with his dreamer of a father, Dr Sardius McPheeters, across America from Louisville to the goldfields of California.
The majority of the novel is narrated by young Jaimie, bringing with it the complaisance and humour of youth, as the lad describes the interactions of the adults around him as well as the numerous tribulations and adventures encountered by the wagon train on its long journey, as well as some of his own personal adventures.
Sprinkled into Jaimie's narrative are epistolary chapters written by his father Sardius, who keeps a detailed journal and writes letters back home to his wife Melissa and the two daughters left behind.
Sardius completely underestimates the travail and hazards of such a long journey, and is under the illusion that once in California, he can pluck enough gold from the ground in quick time to bring the rest of the family west.
The journey begins disastrously, with Jaimie falling overboard from a riverboat, and believed drowned. He is not, of course.
There follows numerous interactions with honest folk, rogues and bandits, friendly and hostile Indian tribes, harsh environmental conditions, near disasters through drought and storm, a sojourn with the Mormons in Salt Lake City over winter, until what remains of the party finally arrives in the Californian goldfields.
And even here, the tribulations do not diminish, and the McPheeters' are not afforded a smooth path towards a coveted fortune. The doctor's illusions are quickly shattered by the realities of the lawlessness and harsh conditions on the goldfields.
This is a very fine piece of good old fashioned story telling, cleverly constructed, told with humour, affection and elan, full of wonderful characters and a thoroughly believable plot.
Highly recommended. 5 stars out of 5
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