Treasure and Trouble Therewith: A Tale of California

Treasure and Trouble Therewith: A Tale of California is a historical novel by Geraldine Bonner, written in the late 19th century during the California Gold Rush. The story follows Danny Leonard, a Wells Fargo messenger, as he navigates the dangers of transporting gold through California's treacherous landscape. The narrative explores themes of greed, ambition, and the harsh realities faced by those seeking fortune, beginning with a dramatic holdup by bandits that sets off a chain of events revealing the darker side of the Gold Rush era.