"Legends and Tales" by Bret Harte is a compilation of stories that take place in old California, mixing tall tales with the real lives of people back then. These stories show life in the West as it was changing, filled with adventures and moral questions. Harte uses lots of detail to describe the characters and places, making them feel alive. One story tells about a priest meeting the devil in the wild, while another is a funny story about princes and an ogress. Another explores settlers facing tough times when civilization arrives. In all these stories, Harte shows both the amazing and real parts of the American West.
Legends and Tales
By Bret Harte
Experience zealous priests and memorable ogresses amidst the clash of cultures and the rugged landscapes that define the American West.
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2006-05-22
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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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