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Harry Castlemon's "Elam Storm, the Wolfer, or The Lost Nugget" is a tale of adventure. The novel is part of the "Lucky Series" and tells of life in the West when a man wrung his sustenance from the woods and the earth by the sweat of his brow and protected himself from death by starvation or the tomahawk as best he could. Elam Storm, when a little boy, had been with his father and a train of Government guards, when the whole company had been wiped out of existence by robber desperadoes. The money the train carried had been divided, and a nugget belonging to Elam Storm's father had been buried somewhere. Elam alone had survived and this story tells of his for and discovery of the nugget lost, so long ago. - source "The Critic," Volume 26, June 22, 1895.Included in this Illustrated Edition of the 1895 version of "Elam Storm, The Wolfer" are all eight original illustrations, rejuvenated, and 10 additional, relevant illustrations that are unique to this edition of the book.

Excerpt from Elam Storm, the Wolfer: Or the Lost Nugget "Year, sir; it's just like I tell you. Every coyote on this here ranch, mean and sneaking as he is, is worth forty dollars to the man who can catch him." "Then what is the reason Carlos and I can't make some money this winter?" "You mout, and then again you moutn't. It aint everybody who can coax one of them smart prowlers to stick his foot in a trap. If that was the case, my neighbors would have had more sheep, and Elam Storm would be worth a bushel of dollars." "And you are going to grub-stake him again this winter, are you, Uncle Ezra?" About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

In Harry Castlemon's 'Elam Storm, the Wolfer; Or, The Lost Nugget,' readers are transported to the American West in the late 1800s, where they follow the thrilling adventures of Elam Storm, a skilled trapper and wolfer in search of a lost gold nugget. Castlemon's descriptive writing style captures the essence of the rugged landscape and the dangers faced by those who sought their fortunes in the uncharted wilderness. The novel is a classic example of Western literature, showcasing themes of survival, perseverance, and the immense challenges of nature in a hostile environment. Readers will be captivated by the action-packed plot and vividly drawn characters that bring the Wild West to life on the page. Harry Castlemon's rich storytelling and attention to detail make 'Elam Storm, the Wolfer; Or, The Lost Nugget' a must-read for fans of adventure and historical fiction. As a prolific author of children's adventure stories, Castlemon brings his expertise to this gripping tale of courage and determination in the untamed frontier.

Charles Austin Fosdick (September 6, 1842 - August 22, 1915), better known by his nom de plume Harry Castlemon, was a prolific writer of juvenile stories and novels, intended mainly for boys. He was born in Randolph, New York, and received a high school diploma from Central High School in Buffalo, New York. He served in the Union Navy from 1862 to 1865, during the American Civil War, acting as the receiver and superintendent of coal for the Mississippi River Squadron. Fosdick had begun to write as a teenager, and drew on his experiences serving in the Navy in such early novels as Frank on a Gunboat (1864) and Frank on the Lower Mississippi (1867). He soon became the most-read author for boys in the post-Civil War era, the golden age of children's literature.

"Yes, sir; it's just like I tell you. Every coyote on this here ranch, mean and sneaking as he is, is worth forty dollars to the man who can catch him." "Then what is the reason Carlos and I can't make some money this winter?" "You mout, and then again you moutn't. It aint everybody who can coax one of them smart prowlers to stick his foot in a trap. If that was the case, my neighbors would have had more sheep, and Elam Storm would be worth a bushel of dollars." "And you are going to grub-stake him again this winter, are you, Uncle Ezra?" "Sure. I always do." "What is the reason you won't let us go with him to the mountains?" "'Cause I know that your folks aint so tired of you that they are ready to lose you yet awhile; that's why." "Only just a few days. We'll come back at the end of the week if you say so, won't we, Carlos?" "'Taint no use of talking, Ben; not a bit. Man alive! what would I say to the major if anything should happen to you? And going off with Elam Storm! That would be the worst yet." "But Elam is honest and reliable. You have said so more than once, Uncle Ezra."

Charles Austin Fosdick (September 6, 1842 - August 22, 1915), better known by his nom de plume Harry Castlemon, was a prolific writer of juvenile stories and novels, intended mainly for boys. He was born in Randolph, New York, and received a high school diploma from Central High School in Buffalo, New York. He served in the Union Navy from 1862 to 1865, during the American Civil War, acting as the receiver and superintendent of coal for the Mississippi River Squadron. Fosdick had begun to write as a teenager, and drew on his experiences serving in the Navy in such early novels as Frank on a Gunboat (1864) and Frank on the Lower Mississippi (1867). He soon became the most-read author for boys in the post-Civil War era, the golden age of children's literature.