Portrait of Bret Harte

Bret Harte

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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In a Hollow of the Hills

"In a Hollow of the Hills" by Bret Harte is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story begins with three horsemen journeying through a...

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The Queen of the Pirate Isle

"The Queen of the Pirate Isle" by Bret Harte is a charming children's adventure story written in the late 19th century. This delightful tale revolves ...

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The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Tales With Condensed Novels, Spanish and American Legends, and Earlier Papers

"The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Tales" by Bret Harte is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century that provide a glimpse into ...

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Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Bret Harte

"Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Bret Harte" by Bret Harte is a comprehensive anthology that serves as a catalog of the author's works, includ...

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Her Letter, His Answer & Her Last Letter

"Her Letter, His Answer & Her Last Letter" by Bret Harte is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. This book features a delightful i...

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Cressy

"Cressy" by Bret Harte is a work of fiction, likely written during the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in a rural California schoolhouse, foc...

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On the Frontier

"On the Frontier" by Bret Harte is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The opening portion introduces an evocative nar...

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Two Men of Sandy Bar: A Drama

"Two Men of Sandy Bar: A Drama" by Bret Harte is a theatrical play written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around themes of identity, red...

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Mr. Jack Hamlin's Mediation

"Mr. Jack Hamlin's Mediation" by Bret Harte is a novel written in the late 19th century, highlighting the intricacies of human relationships against t...

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Openings in the Old Trail

"Openings in the Old Trail" by Bret Harte is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The work captures the spirit of the Ameri...

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Snow-Bound at Eagle's

"Snow-Bound at Eagle's" by Bret Harte is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows John Hale, a civic-minded man from the East who f...

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The Heritage of Dedlow Marsh and Other Tales

"The Heritage of Dedlow Marsh and Other Tales" by Bret Harte is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. The opening tal...

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A Waif of the Plains

"A Waif of the Plains" by Bret Harte is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the context of the American frontier, focus...

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Condensed Novels

"Condensed Novels" by Bret Harte is a collection of parodic tales written during the late 19th century. This unique assortment weaves together humor a...

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Thankful Blossom

"Thankful Blossom" by Bret Harte is a historical romance novel set in the late 18th century during the American Revolutionary War. The story unfolds i...

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Frontier Stories

"Frontier Stories" by Bret Harte is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century, a period known for its exploration and settlem...

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Dickens in Camp

"Dickens in Camp" by Bret Harte is a poignant poem reflecting on the profound impact of Charles Dickens on American culture, written in the early 20th...

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East and West: Poems

"East and West: Poems by Bret Harte" is a collection of poems written during the late 19th century, a time marked by significant cultural and literary...

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Tennessee's Partner

"Tennessee's Partner" by Bret Harte is a short story written in the late 19th century, reflecting the themes of camaraderie and sacrifice in the conte...

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Tales of the Argonauts

"Tales of the Argonauts" by Bret Harte is a collection of stories written during the late 19th century. This work captures life during the California ...

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