The Abandoned Claim is a novel written by Flora Haines Loughead. It is a story that takes place in the late 1800s in the American West. The book tells the story of a young woman named Mary who inherits a gold mine from her father. Mary is determined to make the mine profitable and hires a young man named Jack to help her. Jack is a hardworking and honest man who quickly becomes Mary's closest friend and ally. Together, they work tirelessly to make the mine profitable, but they face many challenges along the way. They must deal with corrupt businessmen, dangerous outlaws, and the harsh realities of life in the Old West. As they work to overcome these challenges, Mary and Jack develop a deep bond that grows into something more. The Abandoned Claim is a thrilling and romantic tale that explores the power of determination, friendship, and love in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.