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The life of Bret Harte divides itself, without adventitious forcing, into four quite distinct parts. First, we have the precocious boyhood, with its eager response to the intellectual stimulation of cultured parents; young Bret Harte assimilated Greek with amazing facility; devoured... Read Full Overview

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This book forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have re-typed, re-formatted, and re-published the book in a very... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Bret Harte--Selected Stories By Bret Harte

"Selected Stories" from Bret Harte. American author and poet (1836-1902).

Selected Stories of Bret Harte By Bret Harte The life of Bret Harte divides itself, without adventitious forcing, into four quite distinct parts. First, we have the precocious boyhood, with its eager response to the intellectual stimulation of cultured parents; young Bret Harte... Read Full Overview

Contents: INTRODUCTION - 1 THE LUCK OF ROARING CAMP - 4 THE OUTCASTS OF POKER FLAT - 13 MIGGLES - 23 TENNESSEE'S PARTNER - 33 THE IDYL OF RED GULCH - 41 BROWN OF CALAVERAS - 50 HIGH-WATER MARK - 60 A LONELY RIDE - 67 THE MAN OF NO ACCOUNT - 72 MLISS - 76 THE RIGHT EYE OF THE... Read Full Overview

Francis Bret Harte (August 25, 1836 - May 5, 1902) was an American author 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,... Read Full Overview