Set in San Francisco during the Gold Rush, this gripping novel tells the story of a young girl who is orphaned and left in the care of her uncle. With its vivid descriptions of life in early California and its engaging characters and plot, this novel is a quintessential work of American literature. A must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the American West.

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