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Francis Bret Harte (August 25, 1836 - May 5, 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,... Read Full Overview

"A First Family of Tassajara" from Bret Harte. American author and poet (1836-1902).

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A classic tale of the American West, A First Family of Tasajara tells the story of several families settling in the wilds of California. Filled with drama, love, and hardships, this novel is a must-read for fans of westerns and American literature.

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"It blows," said Joe Wingate. As if to accent the words of the speaker a heavy gust of wind at that moment shook the long light wooden structure which served as the general store of Sidon settlement, in Contra Costa. Even after it had passed a prolonged whistle came through the... Read Full Overview

A First Family of Tasajara "", has been considered a very important part of the human history, but is currently not available in printed formats. Hence so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format so... Read Full Overview

A classic tale of the American West, A First Family of Tasajara tells the story of several families settling in the wilds of California. Filled with drama, love, and hardships, this novel is a must-read for fans of westerns and American literature.

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""A First Family of Tasajara"" is a novel written by Bret Harte, first published in 1882. The story takes place in the fictional town of Tasajara, located in California during the Gold Rush era. The book follows the adventures of the first family of Tasajara, the Briones, who... Read Full Overview

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