Picked up at Sea: The Gold Miners of Minturne Creek
1884
Picked up at Sea: The Gold Miners of Minturne Creek is a novel by John C. Hutcheson, first published in 1884. The story follows Sailor Bill, a boy rescued from the Bay of Biscay by the crew of the ship 'Susan Jane.' As they journey to America, the crew faces challenges in the harsh realities of life at sea and in the Dakota wilderness, ultimately seeking fortune in gold mining while uncovering Sailor Bill's mysterious past. The novel explores themes of survival, camaraderie, and resilience in the face of adversity.
