A Secret Of Telegraph Hill

By Bret Harte

Book Overview

""A Secret of Telegraph Hill"" is a collection of short stories written by Bret Harte, an American author and poet. The book features a series of tales set in San Francisco during the mid-19th century, exploring the lives of various characters who inhabit the city. The stories are filled with themes of love, betrayal, greed, and redemption, reflecting the tumultuous and rapidly changing times of the era. From a young woman struggling to make a living as a seamstress to a wealthy businessman hiding a dark secret, Harte's characters are complex and multi-dimensional, each with their own unique struggles and desires. Through his vivid descriptions and masterful storytelling, Harte brings to life the vibrant and diverse world of San Francisco in the 1800s, offering readers a glimpse into a fascinating and often overlooked period of American history. ""A Secret of Telegraph Hill"" is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its rich characters, evocative settings, and compelling narratives.THIS 50 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: In The Carquinez Woods; A Blue Grass Penelope; Devil�������s Ford and Other Stories, by Bret Harte. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417911492.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162892323
• ISBN13: 9781162892320
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"