Bret Harte

A Millionaire of Rough-and-Ready

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Produktbeschreibung

Experience the rugged charm of the American West in Bret Harte's "A Millionaire of Rough-and-Ready," a collection of short stories brimming with the spirit of the California Gold Rush. Harte, a master storyteller, vividly portrays frontier life, capturing the humor and hardship of a bygone era. These tales of historical fiction offer a glimpse into the social life and customs of California during its transformative period. Explore themes of fortune, resilience, and the colorful characters who sought their destiny amidst the goldfields. "A Millionaire of Rough-and-Ready" delivers classic Western storytelling, filled with memorable moments and a keen eye for human nature. This meticulously prepared print edition brings Harte's timeless stories to life, perfect for readers who appreciate authentic voices and vivid depictions of the American past. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 66
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 104g
• ISBN-13: 9781023053822
• ISBN-10: 1023053829
• Artikelnr.: 74199850

Autorenporträt

Francis Bret Harte (1836 - 1902) 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. In a career spanning more than four decades, he wrote poetry, fiction, plays, lectures, book reviews, editorials and magazine sketches in addition to fiction. As he moved from California to the eastern U.S. to Europe, he incorporated new subjects and characters into his stories but his Gold Rush tales have been most often reprinted, adapted and admired.