Length7h 2m
About this audiobook
In The Parowan Bonanza, B.M. Bower introduces readers to Bill Dale, affectionately known as "Hopeful Bill," a prospector in the Nevada desert whose unwavering optimism leads him to a promising gold strike. As the boomtown of Parowan springs up around his discovery, Bill navigates the challenges of newfound wealth, romantic entanglements with Doris Hunter, and the treacherous intentions of those eager to exploit his success. Bower's narrative captures the spirit of the American West, blending adventure, humor, and the complexities of human ambition.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (45)
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GenreAction and Adventure, Historical Fiction
Length7 hrs 2 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 14, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Parowan Bonanza
2Introduction
3I. — HOPEFUL BILL DALE
4II. — MUSIC HATH CHARMS
5III. — LUELLA ANNOUNCES
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6IV. — GOOD, LIVELY PROSPECT
7V. — STRANGERS IN CAMP
8VI. — BILL GROWS SENTIMENTAL
9VII. — WHAT DRIVES PROSPECTORS CRAZY
10VIII. — "MONTE CRISTO WOULD ENJOY THIS!"
11IX. — A "HINT" FROM DORIS
12X. — "WE'RE RICH, BILL, DEAR"
13XI. — MR. RAYFIELD GIVES ADVICE
14XII. — A MAN SHOULDN'T MIX BUSINESS WITH LOVE
15XIII. — BILL LEARNS ABOUT WOMEN FROM 'ER
16XIV. — BAKER COLE
17XV. — "MARY'S GOING TO HAVE A HOME!"
18XVI. — SO BILL GOES BACK
19XVII. — BILL GIVES THE PUBLIC MIND A LIFT
20XVIII. — THE YARN AL FREEMAN TOLD
21XIX. — "THERE'LL BE MORE TO COME OF IT"
22XX. — LUELLA ENTERTAINS
23XXI. — BILL AND THE TAME BANDITS
24XXII. — BILL BUYS PAROWAN
25XXIII. — BILL IS BACK WHERE HE STARTED
26XXIV. — THE TOWN THAT WAS
27XXV. — HOPELESS BILL DALE
28XXVI. — BILL ACQUIRES A COOK
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