Their Uncle From California

By Bret Harte

Book Overview

""Their Uncle From California"" is a short story written by Bret Harte, an American author and poet. The story revolves around two young children, Johnny and Molly, who live with their grandmother in a small village in the Sierra foothills of California. One day, their uncle from San Francisco, Uncle Harry, comes to visit them. The children are excited to see him, but soon realize that he is not the kind of uncle they were expecting. Uncle Harry is a gambler and a heavy drinker, and his presence disrupts the peaceful life of the village. The story explores the themes of family, loyalty, and the clash of cultures between the rural and urban areas of California. It is a poignant tale that captures the spirit of the American West and the complexities of human relationships.THIS 54 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sally Dows and A Phyllis of the Sierras, by Bret Harte. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417915900.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: 1162895241
• ISBN13: 9781162895246
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"