"A First Family of Tasajara" by Bret Harte is a story set against the backdrop of a struggling frontier town in the late 1800s where the lives of the townsfolk are disrupted by one man's desperate act to sell his land. Elijah Curtis is at the heart of the narrative, impacting the community as opportunity arises with the prospect of a new railroad. As the story unfolds, themes of ambition intertwine with the harsh realities of frontier existence, showing the inhabitants’ relationships, and painting a detailed picture of Tasajara in a time of potential transformation.
A First Family of Tasajara
By Bret Harte
In a storm-ridden town, one man's desperation ignites a series of events that could either save or shatter the fragile dreams of a struggling community.
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2006-05-25
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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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