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The Outcasts of Poker Flat: Fate, Sacrifice & Unlikely Heroism in a Snow-bound Sierra Settlement (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)
Hardcover
Series: Library of Alexandria, Book 583
ISBN13: 9781806680375
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Published: Oct 7 2025
Pages: 42
Weight: 0.37
Height: 0.25 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Have you ever wondered why the people society casts aside are often the ones who show the most humanity?
In the rough frontier town of Poker Flat, moral reform has arrived-with a vengeance. The local committee decides to cleanse their settlement by expelling a group of individuals deemed unworthy: a gambler, a saloon girl, a drunkard, and a thief. These outcasts-John Oakhurst, Duchess, Mother Shipton, and Uncle Billy-are banished to the mountains just as a brutal snowstorm descends, trapping them in a remote wilderness cabin.
What begins as a tale of condemnation becomes a story of compassion, resilience, and moral complexity. Faced with the bitter cold and dwindling supplies, the outcasts encounter a young couple full of innocence and hope. Together, this unlikely band confronts both nature's cruelty and their own pasts, revealing acts of unexpected nobility and self-sacrifice.
This modern edition of The Outcasts of Poker Flat brings Harte's classic short story to life in an accessible, emotionally resonant format. With clarity and style, it preserves the quiet power of a tale that has moved generations-one that shows how grace, sacrifice, and humanity can shine even in the darkest places.
What you'll discover in this modern translation:
- A Story of Redemption Through Adversity - Follow the transformation of flawed characters who discover compassion and honor in the face of death.
- A Western Classic with Deep Moral Questions - Explore what it means to judge, to forgive, and to find dignity in unlikely places.
- A Vivid Tale of Survival in the Sierra Nevada - Harte's storytelling captures the harsh beauty of the frontier landscape and the fragility of life within it.
- A Timeless Message for Modern Readers - This fresh translation preserves the depth and emotional power of Harte's original while making it inviting for today's audience.
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