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The Gambler’s Fate in Early San Francisco
In 1851 miner Vanderdecken is shot by gambler Marry Feott in a San Francisco den. Vanderdecken’s daughter Madge becomes entangled with Harry Scott, the killer, and is reduced to a life of shame. Hugh Starling vows vengeance for his father-in-law’s murder, pursues Scott across camps, and ensnares him in a death trap on the American River.
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David Vanderdecken
San Francisco
Winckley
Feott
Vanderdecken
Marty Scott
Harry Scott
Scott
Taradl
Teall
Lila
Mr. Scott
Madge Vanderdecker
Harry
Mintion Road
Hhta
Steve
California
Madge
States
Pacific Coast
Lerravlaher
Madge Vanierdecken
Cyprian
Sacramento
Stanisiana
American River
Reese River
Madge Vanderdecken
Delle Yorke
Hugh Starling
Hugh
Fale
Jlugh Starling
Eliane
Deepale
Murry Scott
Atmere Jean
Iiaite
Euppuad
Walla
Steve Harey Scott
Ile
Nan
Thia
Soult
Tercy
Starling
Dreal