By The Great Horn Spoon

Gold! That's the lure that drew men by the thousands in 1849 to make the dangerous trip to California. It's what young Jack Flagg of Boston and his unflappable butler Praiseworthy are after as well. But can two such unlikely greenhorns really survive a harrowing sea voyage, bandits, and crazed miners -- not to mention a showdown with the dreaded Mountain Ox? It seems impossible. But in Gold Rush California, the impossible was happening every day, as this rollicking, rip-snortin' saga demonstrates in each delightful chapter. Beautifully researched and bursting with a cast of larger-than-life characters, Sid Fleischman's beloved classic springs to new life in this full cast recording. Our collection of heroes and villains -- not to mention our coots, codgers, and geezers -- will have you laughing out loud -- when you're not holding your breath in suspense!