Captain Bayley's Heir: A Tale of the Gold Fields of California
G. A. Henty
Play
Length 9 h 2 min
Chapters 22
First published 1889
When young Frank is falsely accused of a crime, he leaves England to seek adventure in America. He joins a wagon train heading west to the California gold fields, but as he is soon to find out, the West is more than just adventure! Braving Indians, wolves, and other dangers, Frank is determined to strike it rich - and perhaps someday clear his name and return home. - Summary by Rachel
Chapters
1
Westminster! Westminster! Read by Rachel 23:21
2
A Cold Swim Read by Rachel 24:40
3
A Crippled Boy Read by Rachel 22:04
4
An Adopted Child Read by Rachel 23:09
5
A Terrible Accusation Read by Rachel 23:49
6
At New Orleans Read by Rachel 20:32
7
On the Mississippi Read by Rachel 28:40
8
Starting for the West Read by Rachel 38:57
9
On the Plains Read by Rachel 27:54
10
A Buffalo Story Read by Rachel 17:57
11
How Dick Lost His Scalp Read by Rachel 28:00
12
The Attack on the Caravan Read by Rachel 25:02
13
At the Gold-Fields Read by Rachel 21:47
14
Captain Bayley Read by Rachel 23:07
15
The Missing Heir Read by Rachel 22:07
16
John Holl, Dust Contractor Read by Rachel 25:19
17
The Lonely Diggers Read by Rachel 29:47
18
A Dream Verified Read by Rachel 26:08
19
Striking it Rich Read by Rachel 24:37
20
A Message from Abroad Read by Rachel 26:42
21
Happy Meetings Read by Rachel 20:23
22
Cleared at Last Read by Rachel 18:09
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