The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Sketches
Author : Bret Harte
Publisher :
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 44,45 MB
Release : 1871
Category : Short stories, American
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Author : Bret Harte
Publisher :
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 44,45 MB
Release : 1871
Category : Short stories, American
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Author : Bret Harte
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 24,63 MB
Release : 2023-07-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9358595175
"Selected Stories of Bret Harte" is a captivating collection of short stories written by Bret Harte, a prominent American author, and poet of the late 19th century. Published in various editions, this compilation showcases some of Harte's finest works and highlights his skill in depicting life in the American West during the Gold Rush era. The stories within the collection offer a diverse range of characters and narratives, capturing the essence of the rugged frontier and the dreams, struggles, and conflicts of its inhabitants. Harte's vivid descriptions and memorable characters bring to life the atmosphere of the Old West, complete with prospectors, gamblers, cowboys, and pioneers. Through his tales, Harte explores themes of human nature, justice, morality, and the clash between civilization and the untamed wilderness. His writing often incorporates elements of humor, irony, and social commentary, providing insightful observations on the realities and complexities of life in the West. It remains a beloved collection, offering readers a glimpse into a bygone era and a deeper understanding of the challenges and triumphs that shaped the West
Author : Bret Harte
Publisher : Dramatic Publishing
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 37,24 MB
Release : 1902
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ISBN : 9780871295477
Author : Bret Harte
Publisher :
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 20,39 MB
Release : 1880
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Author : Bret Harte
Publisher :
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 22,68 MB
Release : 1899
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Author : Bret Harte
Publisher : Blurb
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 12,50 MB
Release : 2019-02-08
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780368264931
This edition of Selected Stories by Bret Harte is given by Ashed Phoenix - Million Book Edition
Author : Bret Harte
Publisher : Jazzybee Verlag
Page : 23 pages
File Size : 27,10 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 3849647056
How Santa Claus Came to Simpson's Bar, is universally conceded to rank among Bret Harte's best tales.
Author : Bret Harte
Publisher : Tacet Books
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 36,77 MB
Release : 2020-05-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 3967994422
Bret Harte was the first American writer from the West Coast to gain an international reputation. He was instrumental in introducing frontier literature to eastern audiences. His stories established many of the basic characteristics of the western genre: rough, sarcastic humor, rustic dialect, and character types such as good-natured gamblers, greedy bankers, and prostitutes with hearts of gold.We selected seven short stories from this author so that you can know and appreciate his work:The Luck of Roaring CampThe Outcasts of Poker Flat Colonel Starbottle for the Plaintiff A Convert of the MissionA Widow of the Santa Ana Valley A Yellow DogMelons
Author : Bret Harte
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 16,69 MB
Release : 2019-12-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
"Tennessee's Partner" by Bret Harte is set in Sandy Bar, an Old West town, and focuses on two men, nicknamed "Tennessee" and "Tennessee's Partner." While Tennessee is a reckless gambler, his partner is humorless and practical. Despite their disparate personalities, they share a strong friendship that did not fail even when Tennessee was responsible for his partner's bride estranging him. When Tennessee blatantly tries to steal from a stranger, he is arrested and put on trial. Tennessee's Partner tries to stick up for his friend, saying that he might not agree with everything Tennessee does, but he still supports him.
Author : Bret Harte
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 41,54 MB
Release : 2019-02-09
Category :
ISBN : 9781796471373
Francis Brett Hart, known as Bret Harte, was an American short-story writer and poet, best remembered for his short fiction featuring miners, gamblers, and other romantic figures of the California Gold Rush.