The Buried Treasure; Or, Old Jordan's "Haunt"

The story centers on the Evans family after a fall into poverty, following industrious young David, his morose brother Daniel, and their father as they navigate daily hardship, local rivalries with the Gordon family, and encounters with a reclusive figure called Old Jordan. A sequence of incidents—a shooting match, small experiments, chance discoveries, and household struggles—unfolds into the uncovering of a hidden cache. The narrative emphasizes practical resourcefulness, contrasts of character, and community tensions, progressing episodically from domestic scenes to the final revelation and resolution surrounding the buried treasure.