In this sweeping adventure of the California frontier, a young man is left to die by his vengeful grandfather, rescued by outlaws and raised in part by Indians of the desert. He grows to be a rugged adventurer, strengthened by the love of two women, and stakes a claim in early-day Los Angeles.
"Set in Southern California prior to the Civil War, the novel tells of a young orphan raised by native Indians, who grows to become a business man in early day Los Angeles."
"In this sweeping adventure of the California frontier, a young man is left to die by his vengeful grandfather, rescued by outlaws and raised in part by Indians of the desert. He grows to be a rugged adventurer, strengthened by the love of two women, and stakes a claim in early-day Los Angeles."@en
"Left to die by his venegeful grandfather, Johannes Verne is partially raised by the desert Indians and grows to be a bold young man, staking a claim in the bustling world of opportunity that is early Los Angeles."@en
"Orphan Johannes Verne, raised partly by desert Indians, seeks his fortune in the Palm Springs desert amid the opportunity of early Los Angeles, in a tale of the California frontier."
"Orphan Johannes Verne, raised partly by desert Indians, seeks his fortune in the Palm Springs desert amid the opportunity of early Los Angeles, in a tale of the California frontier."@en
""I am Johannes Verne, and I am not afraid." This was the boy's mantra as he plodded through the desert alone, left to die by his vengeful grandfather. Johannes Verne was soon to be rescued by outlaws, but no one could save him from the lasting memory of his grandfather's eyes, full of impenetrable hatred. Raised in part by Indians, then befriended by a mysterious woman, Johannes grew up to become a rugged adventurer and an educated man. But even now, strengthened by the love of a golden-haired girl and well on his way to making a fortune in bustling early-day Los Angeles, the past may rise up to threaten his future once more. And this time only the ancient gods of the desert can save him. From the Paperback edition."@en
"Left to die by his vengeful grandfather, rescued by outlaws, and raised by Native Americans, Johannes Verne is strengthened by his love for two women and his ambition to survive on the Palm Springs desert."
"Left to die by his vengeful grandfather, rescued by outlaws, and raised by Native Americans, Johannes Verne is strengthened by his love for two women and his ambition to survive on the Palm Springs desert."@en
"A sweeping adventure of the California frontier. The fascinating story of Johannes Verne, a young man left to die by his vengeful grandfather, rescued by outlaws and raised in part by the Indians of the desert."@en
"""I an Johannes Verne, and I am not afraid." This was the boy's mantra as he plodded through the desert alone, left to die by his vengeful grandfather. Johannes Verne was soon to be rescued by outlaws, but no one could save him from the lasting memory of his grandfather's eyes, full of impenetrable hatred. Raised in part by Indians, then befriended by a mysterious woman, Johannes grew up to become a rugged adventurer and an educated man. But even now, strengthened by the love of a golden-haired girl and well on his way to making a fortune in bustling early-day Los Angeles, the past may rise up to threaten his future once more. And this time only the ancient gods of the desert can save him."--BOOK COVER."@en
"Johannes Verne is a young orphan raised in part by the Indians of the desert. He grows to be a rugged adventurer, a man bold enough to stake a claim in early-day Los Angeles."
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