"Found at Blazing Star" by Bret Harte is a story set in the era of the California Gold Rush that explores adventure, romance, and the dreams of people seeking fortune. The plot unfolds in the gold mining town of Blazing Star, following Cass Beard, a miner whose life twists when he finds a gold ring marked with "May." Believing it a good luck token, his path crosses with a dead man and a sharp young girl named Miss Porter. Their shared journey weaves through comedy and the unearthing of secrets about the ring's past, as Cass discovers not only hidden treasures but also possibilities for love, illustrating the values and tough spirit of the American frontier.
Found at Blazing Star
By Bret Harte
In a gold rush town, a miner's lucky charm leads him to buried secrets and unexpected romance with a mysterious girl.
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2006-03-27
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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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