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The Curse of Gold Nugget and the Indianan Band
A vast gold nugget from the San Joaquin country triggers greed, murder, and flight across camps, burros, and mining towns. From Tooker’s concealment to deserters at a Colorado post, the gold passes through several hands until a sergeant kills to keep it. The nugget vanishes into Indian hands, then silence.
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Indiana
San Joaquin
Charles Tooker
Tooker
Hey
Hot Creek Mountains
Nevada
Colorado
Geef
Kankaa