The Fool Of Five Forks (1875)

By Bret Harte and Robert B. Honeyman

Book Overview

The Fool of Five Forks is a novel written by Bret Harte, first published in 1875. The story is set in the small town of Five Forks, California, during the Gold Rush era. The protagonist, Yuba Bill, is a simple-minded man who is often ridiculed by the townspeople for his lack of intelligence. However, Yuba Bill's life takes a turn when he discovers a large sum of money hidden in a cave. Suddenly, everyone in town wants to be his friend, including a group of con artists who try to swindle him out of his newfound wealth.The novel explores themes of greed, trust, and the value of friendship. Harte's writing style is characterized by his use of regional dialects and his ability to capture the unique personalities of his characters. The Fool of Five Forks is a classic example of American literature from the late 19th century and is still widely read today.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: 054857281X
• ISBN13: 9780548572818
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"