The Claim Jumpers a Romance : Kessinger Publishing : 9781162718491 : 1162718498 : 10 Sep 2010 : ""The Claim Jumpers"" is a romantic novel written by Stewart Edward White. The story is set in the American West during the late 1800s, and follows the life of a young man named Jack, who is determined to make his fortune by mining for gold. Along the way, he meets a beautiful young woman named Molly, who is also searching for her own fortune. Despite their initial mistrust of each other, Jack and Molly soon find themselves falling in love. However, their happiness is threatened by a group of ruthless claim jumpers, who will stop at nothing to steal their gold. As Jack and Molly fight to protect their claim, they must also confront their own fears and insecurities, and learn to trust each other completely. With its vivid descriptions of life in the Wild West, ""The Claim Jumpers"" is a thrilling and romantic tale that will captivate readers of all ages.1901. The novel begins: In a fifth-stor