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A Stuga On the Cusp of the Orust Riviera, tucked away next to a hobbit hole in the woods.
Found on Gutenberg and sourced by Librivox via the mp3 streaming option.R. M. Ballantyne, ca. 1890Born April 24, 1825Edinburgh, ScotlandDied February 8, 1894 (aged 68)Rome, ItalyPen name ComusOccupation WriterNationality ScottishWriting period 19th centuryGenres Juvenile fiction/young adult literatureAfter strong urging against the idea from his uncle and guardian, Mr Shirley, Ned travels to California to seek his fortune in gold. It may be to preachy for some, Ballantyne's Covenanter's obsession has maybe made this too chewy for today's youngsters.