The Gold Thieves

Author : Alexandre Dumas
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-02
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781434443878

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The Gold Thieves by Alexandre Dumas Pdf

Dr. Ivans, unable to make a living in London, migrates with his two daughters to Australia, where he hopes to make his fortune; one of his girls, Melida, is forced to leave her suitor, Williams, behind. Arriving in Australia, Ivans finds himself unable to improve his fortune--he's too willing to help the poor, and has a good reputation for charitable works. Then a group of gold miners, a motley crew of Frenchmen, send for him to heal a young miner who's dying. This poor lad was stabbed by a young man named Max, who posed as his friend to steal his gold. Max falls madly in love with Melida, who is still pining for Williams. When Williams follows his lover to Australia, and gets a job with the government escorting gold shipments from the mines to Melbourne, Max decides to hijack the shipment and kill Williams. Eventually, Max is exposed and tries to kidnap Melida, leading to the action-filled climax of this fast-moving Australian "western." One of Dumas's most unusual creations, this was based on a bestselling novel by the Countess de Chabrillan.

Author : Michael Crichton
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307816443

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The Great Train Robbery by Michael Crichton Pdf

From the bestselling author of Jurassic Park, Timeline, and Sphere comes an enthralling novel about Victorian London’s most notorious gold heist. London, 1855, when lavish wealth and appalling poverty exist side by side, one mysterious man navigates both worlds with perfect ease. Edward Pierce preys on the most prominent of the well-to-do as he cunningly orchestrates the crime of his century. Who would suspect that a gentleman of breeding could mastermind the extraordinary robbery aboard the pride of England’s industrial era, the mighty steam locomotive? Based on fact, but studded with all the suspense and style of fiction, here is a classic historical thriller, set a decade before the age of dynamite—yet nonetheless explosive…

Author : Heather Robertson
Publisher : Lorimer
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1981-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0888625200

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The Flying Bandit by Heather Robertson Pdf

In December 1957, Kenny Leishman came to Toronto from Winnipeg and robbed his first bank. By the time he disappeared in a plane crash over northern Ontario 22 years later, he was a legend. Smooth talking, flashy, with a string of bank jobs to his credit, Leishman catapulted into the national spotlight--and into the hearts of millions of Canadians--by pulling off the biggest gold heist in the country's history. Canadians cheered on the man they affectionately dubbed The Flying Bandit. From coast to coast, in small towns and big cities, everyone wanted Leishman to get away with it. His status as a folk hero was assured. Based on Leishman's private diaries, extensive research and personal interviews with family and friends, The Flying Bandit recreates the life and times of one of Canada's most flamboyant criminals.

Author : Olusola Coker
Publisher : BookRix
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2023-03-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783755435372

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The Price of Greed by Olusola Coker Pdf

Introducing 'The Stolen Gold', a gripping and intriguing mystery novel that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Follow the thrilling journey of Mr. Johnson, a beloved Pineview jeweler, as he faces the devastating loss of his gold jewelry in a daring heist. This compelling police procedural will take you through the twists and turns of the investigation, as detectives search for clues and interview potential suspects. With its captivating storyline and page-turning plot, this small-town crime book is the perfect addition to your collection of crime fiction bestsellers. Get ready for an exciting and suspenseful ride through the world of burglary and theft, as 'The Stolen Gold' takes you on a journey you won't soon forget.

Author : Kevin Vincent
Publisher : Kevin Vincent
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780995811522

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City of Thieves by Kevin Vincent Pdf

What happens when unimaginable amounts of gold are discovered in an unimaginable place? It becomes a golden feeding frenzy. Just before World War Two breaks out, a young journalist arrives in a northern Canadian boom town, Timmins, Ontario. He quickly discovers that nearly the entire city is secretly, and in some cases, openly involved in stealing gold from the city's gold mines, and there are LOTS of mines. Everyone wants to get rich. Everyone. Politicians, miners, prospectors, mine managers, priests, cops, hookers and bank tellers - everyone wants their share of the stolen gold. Based on thousands of hours of research, hundreds of interviews, and confessions from gold thieves themselves (called highgraders) - City of Thieves is a collection of short stories with breathtaking outcomes.

Author : Fran Striker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1939
Category : Lone Ranger (Fictitious character)
ISBN : OCLC:4661670

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The Lone Ranger and the Gold Robbery by Fran Striker Pdf

Author : Bright Summaries
Publisher : BrightSummaries.com
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-24
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9782808011594

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Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (Book Analysis) by Bright Summaries Pdf

Unlock the more straightforward side of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, a classic tale of magic, greed and cunning set in Persia. Ali Baba is a poor but kindly woodcutter who stumbles across a band of thieves and overhears them opening a mysterious cave with the magic words “Open Sesame!”. When he repeats the words, he enters the cave, which turns out to be packed with unimaginable riches. However, when the thieves discover that someone has helped themselves to their treasure, they set out to hunt down the culprit, setting in motion a dangerous battle of wits. Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves is one of the best-known stories in The Thousand and One Nights, a collection of popular tales of Indian and Middle Eastern origin. Find out everything you need to know about Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: • A complete plot summary • Character studies • Key themes and symbols • Questions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1929
Category : Electronic
ISBN : MINN:319510028021722

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The Wide World Magazine by Anonim Pdf

Author : Richard Z. Chesnoff
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2011-07-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9780307766946

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Pack of Thieves by Richard Z. Chesnoff Pdf

It was the largest organized robbery in history: the systematic looting of Europe's Jews by the Nazis, in cooperation with most of the nations in Europe?Axis, Allied, and neutral. Award--winning journalist Richard Z. Chesnoff, one of the first reporters to break the story that Swiss banks had hoarded the assets of Holocaust victims, traveled to fourteen countries to research this heartbreaking, compelling story of human greed. Through exclusive interviews and information from hitherto classified files, Chesnoff tells a tragic tale, the vast scope of which is only beginning to be known. Revealing new details that many would prefer remained secret, Pack of Thieves describes the detective work used to trace Holocaust assets that continue to be hidden inside the financial systems of such Allied nations as France and the Netherlands. Daring, insightful, and necessary, Pack of Thieves is at once a fascinating piece of investigative journalism and an enraging account of one of history's greatest crimes.

Author : Brianna DuMont
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781510701724

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Thrilling Thieves by Brianna DuMont Pdf

Caution: don’t look for the good guys in here. What do Mother Theresa, Honest Abe, and Mahatma Gandhi have in common? They’re all too good for this book, that’s what. Sure, you’ll find some familiar faces like Queen Elizabeth I and Thomas Edison in here, but you’ll learn that behind their angelic smiles were cunning con artists who stole their way to gold and greatness. Follow the trail of twelve troublemakers to learn what really made the Mona Lisa the most iconic painting in the world, meet the most powerful pirate from history (it’s probably not who you’re expecting), and watch empires rise and fall with the theft of a simple tea plant. Turns out our world owes a lot to those who dabble on the dark side. If you’re not scared of crooks and criminals, take a peek at this new side of history . . .

Author : Wendy Meadows
Publisher : Majestic Owl Publishing LLC
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Gold Flake Chocolate Murder by Wendy Meadows Pdf

Nikki is in Fall Cliff, Vermont realizing that the prison break isn't so kosher and that something isn't right. She's struggling to get involved with another case, but after Tori gets into a little trouble, she takes on the case with Lidia while Hawk helps them from the sideline. This cozy mystery is a clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language. It can be read in one to two hours. It is perfect for those moments when you are waiting at an appointment or want to enjoy a quick read.

Author : Angelo Hall
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4064066226077

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Forty-one Thieves: A Tale of California by Angelo Hall Pdf

Forty-One Thieves by Angelo Hall is about the lives and adventures of Dr. Mason and Charley Chu as they travel across the desert to embark on their lives in California. Excerpt: "This very morning, Charley Chu, who had thrown up his job as a mender of ditches, was dashing to San Francisco, with five hundred dollars in dust and a pistol at his belt. The other passengers were Dr. John Mason and Mamie Slocum, the teacher. Mamie, rosy-cheeked, dark-eyed, and pretty, was only seventeen, and ought to have been at home with her mother."

Author : John DOUGALL (of Durban.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1876
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0022012975

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Memorandum relating to the second count of the indictment alleging a theft from the Standard Bank of three thousand pounds; ... upon which second count ... Mr. Harry Boyd was declared guilty before the Circuit Court, Durban by John DOUGALL (of Durban.) Pdf

Author : Kirk Wallace Johnson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781101981627

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The Feather Thief by Kirk Wallace Johnson Pdf

As heard on NPR's This American Life “Absorbing . . . Though it's non-fiction, The Feather Thief contains many of the elements of a classic thriller.” —Maureen Corrigan, NPR’s Fresh Air “One of the most peculiar and memorable true-crime books ever.” —Christian Science Monitor A rollicking true-crime adventure and a captivating journey into an underground world of fanatical fly-tiers and plume peddlers, for readers of The Stranger in the Woods, The Lost City of Z, and The Orchid Thief. On a cool June evening in 2009, after performing a concert at London's Royal Academy of Music, twenty-year-old American flautist Edwin Rist boarded a train for a suburban outpost of the British Museum of Natural History. Home to one of the largest ornithological collections in the world, the Tring museum was full of rare bird specimens whose gorgeous feathers were worth staggering amounts of money to the men who shared Edwin's obsession: the Victorian art of salmon fly-tying. Once inside the museum, the champion fly-tier grabbed hundreds of bird skins—some collected 150 years earlier by a contemporary of Darwin's, Alfred Russel Wallace, who'd risked everything to gather them—and escaped into the darkness. Two years later, Kirk Wallace Johnson was waist high in a river in northern New Mexico when his fly-fishing guide told him about the heist. He was soon consumed by the strange case of the feather thief. What would possess a person to steal dead birds? Had Edwin paid the price for his crime? What became of the missing skins? In his search for answers, Johnson was catapulted into a years-long, worldwide investigation. The gripping story of a bizarre and shocking crime, and one man's relentless pursuit of justice, The Feather Thief is also a fascinating exploration of obsession, and man's destructive instinct to harvest the beauty of nature.

Author : Jeremy Whitley
Publisher : Titan Comics
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781785867415

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Sea of Thieves (complete collection by Jeremy Whitley Pdf

p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Calibri} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Calibri; min-height: 14.0px} Brimming with drama and untold skulduggery, the Sea of Thieves is a strange and treacherous stretch of ocean where scallywags the world over swarm to test their might and mettle. Set sail on a tale of danger and discovery as we follow the legend of two of the hardiest crews ever to brave its turbulent waters. Who will be the first to claim the treasure that awaits them… and who will be the first to walk the plank? From Jeremy Whitley (Princeless, The Unstoppable Wasp) and Rhoald Marcellius (Carpe Diem, Bonehead) comes a swashbuckling story like no other, based upon Rare’s acclaimed action-adventure videogame. Collects Seas of Thieves #1-4 “You’ll be thrown headlong into deceit, intrigue, and great action… 10 out of 10!” – TM Stash “Naval battles, backstabbing and even a tease of the supernatural – Sea of Thieves has it all!” – ComicBook.com “The world needs more pirate comics, and this one fits the bill perfectly.” – First Comic News