The Peril Finders, written by George Manville Fenn and first published in 1902, is a juvenile adventure novel set in California during the late 19th century. The story follows a group of settlers, primarily two boys named Chris and Ned, who face challenges in cultivating fruit due to blights and pests. Inspired by an old prospector's tales of ancient cities filled with gold, they embark on a perilous journey in search of wealth, confronting dangers from Indigenous tribes and the harsh realities of frontier life. The novel explores themes of aspiration, camaraderie, and the deceptive allure of wealth.
