** "Trent's Trust, and Other Stories" by Bret Harte, is a set of stories from the 1800s spotlighting themes like generosity and how confusing people can be. One story follows Randolph Trent, a young miner who's broke and comes to San Francisco looking to change his life, but instead he faces tough times like being poor and hopeless. The first story, called "Trent's Trust," starts with Randolph arriving in San Francisco with nothing, feeling hungry and sad. Even though he really wants to succeed, he feels ashamed and left out when he sees how busy the city is. When he's about to give up, a strange man appears and gives him a surprising gift filled with valuables. This act of kindness changes everything for Trent and connects his life to the stranger as he tries to make his way in the city. **
Trent's Trust, and Other Stories
By Bret Harte
** A penniless miner's luck turns when a mysterious stranger gives him a chance, testing his resolve against the backdrop of a bustling city.
Summary
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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