Sally Dows and A Phyllis of the Sierras

By Bret Harte

Book Overview

Sally Dows and A Phyllis of the Sierras is a book written by Bret Harte, an American author and poet. This book is a collection of two novellas that depict life in the American West during the mid-19th century.The first novella, Sally Dows, tells the story of a young woman named Sally who lives in the mining town of Red Dog, California. Sally is known for her beauty and her ability to charm men. However, her reputation is tarnished when she is accused of stealing gold from a local miner. Sally must clear her name and prove her innocence in order to regain her reputation and the respect of the townspeople.The second novella, A Phyllis of the Sierras, follows the story of a young girl named Phyllis who lives in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Phyllis is the daughter of a wealthy miner and is known for her beauty and intelligence. When a group of outlaws threatens her family's mining operation, Phyllis takes it upon herself to defend her family and their property.Both novellas in this book explore themes of love, loyalty, and the struggles of life in the American West. Bret Harte's vivid descriptions of the landscape and characters of this time period make this book a captivating read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the American West.1893. Two books in one. Bret Harte's witty, sometimes heart-rending tales of frontier California, earned him acclaim during the 1860s as the new prophet of American letters. His books, The Luck of Roaring Camp, The Outcasts of Poker Flat and M'liss, helped establish the foundations of western American fiction. The first book contains: Sally Dows; The Conspiracy of Mrs. Bunker; The Transformation of Buckeye Camp; and Their Uncle from California. The second: A Phyllis of the Sierras; and A Drift from Redwood Camp. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 116264057X
• ISBN13: 9781162640570
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 510 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"