Gold : Kessinger Publishing : 9781162790800 : 1162790806 : 10 Sep 2010 : ""Gold"" is a novel written by Stewart Edward White, first published in 1913. The story is set in the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 19th century and follows the adventures of a young man named John Ball. He leaves his comfortable life in San Francisco to search for gold in the harsh and unforgiving wilderness of Alaska. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including ruthless prospectors, kind-hearted natives, and a beautiful woman named Grace. As John struggles to find his fortune, he must also confront the dangers of the wilderness and the greed and corruption of his fellow prospectors. Through it all, he learns valuable lessons about perseverance, bravery, and the true meaning of wealth. ""Gold"" is a thrilling adventure story that captures the excitement and danger of the gold rush era.1913. Gold begins: Somewhere in this book I must write a paragraph exclusively about myself. The fact that in