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The Luck of Roaring Camp: Selected Stories of Bret Harte
Paperback
WesternsClassic FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781434460929
Publisher: Wildside Press
Published: Jun 6 2025
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Set against the rugged backdrop of Gold Rush-era California, these stories vividly portray the grit and grace of frontier life. With a mix of sentiment and realism, the collection explores themes of isolation, redemption, and the quiet dignity of ordinary people navigating extraordinary circumstances. From the iconic title story to lesser-known gems, this selection captures the soul of the American West with enduring power.
Francis Bret Harte (1837-1902) was an American author and poet, best remembered for his accounts of pioneering life in California. His first literary efforts, including poetry and prose, appeared in The Californian, an early literary journal.
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