Devil'S Ford - Harte, Bret
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A fresh blaze in a familiar flame. Devil's Ford returns to the shelf with a spark that feels both new and timeless. This collection of Bret Harte's frontier tales, long celebrated as a cornerstone of western fiction, offers compact, vividly drawn stories that illuminate the California gold rush era through intelligent moral inquiry and brisk narrative. Read as a singular, atmospheric journey or as a doorway into American literature classics, the book rests on themes of frontier justice, moral ambiguity, and stubborn human resolve. Its appeal spans casual readers who relish quick, piercing…mehr

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A fresh blaze in a familiar flame. Devil's Ford returns to the shelf with a spark that feels both new and timeless. This collection of Bret Harte's frontier tales, long celebrated as a cornerstone of western fiction, offers compact, vividly drawn stories that illuminate the California gold rush era through intelligent moral inquiry and brisk narrative. Read as a singular, atmospheric journey or as a doorway into American literature classics, the book rests on themes of frontier justice, moral ambiguity, and stubborn human resolve. Its appeal spans casual readers who relish quick, piercing insights and classic-literature collectors who value historical texture and narrative polish. Devil's Ford matters to both study guides and library collections: it anchors classroom conversations about character, consequence, and cultural context, while standing as a cultural treasure for devoted readers of historical fiction. The work has been cherished for generations, and this edition breathes new life into it for today's audiences. It is not merely a reprint but a carefully restored artefact, curated for modern readers and future generations alike. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, the book has been revitalised to preserve its flavour and cadence for contemporary fans. More than a reprint, it is a collector's item and a cultural treasure-an essential piece of classic western literature that invites both refreshingly keen enjoyment and thoughtful, lasting study.
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Bret Harte was an American writer and poet, renowned for his short stories about the California Gold Rush, often featuring miners, gamblers, and other colorful figures of the time. His literary career spanned more than forty years, during which he produced not only short stories but also poetry, plays, book reviews, editorials, and magazine sketches. Born on August 25, 1836, in Albany, New York, he was the son of Elizabeth Ostrander and Henry Harte. Harte's works helped shape American literature, particularly through his vivid portrayal of life during the Gold Rush era. In 1862, he married Anna Griswold, and together they had four children: Griswold, Ethel, Francis King, and Jessamy. Harte's writing brought him widespread recognition, though he spent much of his later life in Europe. He passed away on May 5, 1902, in London at the age of 65. Known for his ability to capture the spirit of the American West, his legacy continues to influence writers exploring the complexities of the frontier experience.