Main protagonist, an Indiana farmer driven by gold fever. He abandons his first partner, teams up with Sam Wilkins, marries Julie, and leaves his family twice to prospect. After partner Jimmo McCann's death, he is exploited by banker Haver, rejected by his wife, but eventually welcomed home at age sixty, only to vow to prospect again.
Direct conflict over mining rights and financial exploitation.
Long-term partnership formed during the second decade of prospecting.
New alliance formed in the California gold fields.
Initial prospecting partnership that ends in abandonment due to gold fever.
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