"In a Hollow of the Hills" by Bret Harte is a story set in a dark and mysterious forest, where three horsemen ride towards a strange light that hints at hidden secrets. The leader, Uncle Dick, doubts the supernatural, while Preble Key, a youth with a kind voice, and their close-shaven companion travel alongside him, their conversations showing a mix of friendship and worry as they search for something valuable. Each character faces the unknown, made even more intriguing by the appearance of a woman's face in a window, which suggests tales filled with loss and the need to discover. The story paints a picture of adventure and the human desire to find answers in a rough and challenging land.
In a Hollow of the Hills
By Bret Harte
Three riders journey through a dark forest to uncover the secrets of a mysterious light, where they hope to discover more than they bargained for.
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About the AuthorBret Harte was an American short story writer and poet best remembered for short fiction featuring miners, gamblers, and other romantic figures of the California Gold Rush. In a career spanning more than four decades, he also wrote poetry, plays, lectures, book reviews, editorials, and magazine sketches.
Bret Harte was an American short story writer and poet best remembered for short fiction featuring miners, gamblers, and other romantic figures of the California Gold Rush. In a career spanning more than four decades, he also wrote poetry, plays, lectures, book reviews, editorials, and magazine sketches.
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